Sunday, June 19, 2011

PITTISPORUM TOBIRA: HAPPY MACRO MONDAY

Long ago, I used to hide under the giant Pittisporum bushes in our front yard during Hide and Seek games.
I 'd stare up at the intricate branches and forget I was hiding.It's an old friend.Though not a native, the local honey bees have adopted it. The fragrance is that of mild orange blossoms.


This Pittisporum came up as a volunteer and it now  blooms each Spring.
I've hardly watered this plant and it's doing quite well during the prolonged drought. These are blooms from late March.
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10 comments:

  1. Wonderful! A busy bee at work!!! Cathy

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  2. Great shots of such a pretty plant. I really love that second one with the bee.

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  3. Neat stuff David. The pittisporum is new one for me. I really like the forms and colors of your first shot.

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  4. Wonderful macros. The details in the first photo are fantastic!

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  5. So pretty and I love your memories of hiding under one when playing hide-and-seek. I've never heard of this (I'm in Canada) but usually a plant that volunteers to grow somewhere does very, very well. :))

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  6. A beautiful plant with such delicate little flowers.

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  7. the lighting in that first shot is Magnificent!
    very very pretty.....

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  8. Doesn´t it smell very nice thoose flowers?

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I always appreciate your comments & questions! Happy Gardening from David/ Tropical Texana

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