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I have a few seedlings of Quercus rubra in the garden, planted when I was still trying to establish a windbreak. I would have planted Quercus coccinea
for the autumn colour, but couldn't afford it, so this is cut-price redness for the autumn. Over the years they have died or been removed until I am left with one which is leaning at a strange angle. It will remain because it's the only one I have. Introduced from North America in the 18th Century, it does well in the UK and can grow into a large tree (80 ft). Mine is about 20ft tall and hasn't yet flowered or fruited. |
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| 7th November 2008 | ||
