And, I planted this one, too, on the other side of the driveway apron.
They are the hopeful replacements for a Eucalyptus tree that succumbed to psyllid infestation and was removed several years ago. And, on the other side, a Bottle Tree (we call them popcorn trees owing to the sticky flowers that resemble popcorn when they fall to the ground) that rotted and met its demise during a winter storm nearly twenty years ago. Okay, so I'm not too swift about making up my mind when it comes to planting new trees.
Still, I hope it isn't another twenty years before my trees achieve the picturesque stature of this tree I've admired several blocks away...
Even with its crossing limbs...
and its included bark...
I think it is a lovely sight, especially when the leaves turn autumn gold.
Keeping my eye on the tops of my little trees, which is not too difficult as they haven't even reached eye level! If any twigs dare to cross, I'll have my No. 8 Felco pruners ready to do surgery.
So far, you are looking pretty good, Ginkgos. Grow, babies, grow!
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