Another Fragrant Flower Someone named this small tree ‘Water Jasmine’ (Wrightia religiosa Benth.ex Kurz). I guess because its flower is white and fragrant though it is not a shrub. This Water Jasmine can grow 10 to 15 feet high and frequently grows right next to fresh water. I have grown this plant from seed and it’s been with me for 15 years but I couldn’t … Continue reading Water Jasmine
Colors And Sweet Scent I really love this time of year when at every turn I see beautiful colors and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The ‘Kanzan’ cherry tree (Prunus Kanzan) in the front yard finally blossomed. Half of the tree is covered with white flowers; the other half with pink (it was grafted that way). This year the white one didn’t … Continue reading Spring Blossom
The Orange Jasmine Welcome I don’t like photographing flowers at night; they never come out the way I want them to. Tonight was an exception. I got a text message from Bill while on the train coming home. Having arrived home ahead of me, as soon as he opened the door a strong but delicate fragrance of Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata) welcomed him in. … Continue reading Natural Air Freshener
Petals and Wings 