20 Dec, 2007
Our Winter Tree
Posted by teacherjulie @ 8:20 am
Shelved under Environment, Snapshots

We don’t have winter here in the Philippines. We only have the summer/dry and monsoon/wet seasons.

But we have a “winter tree” whose leaves fall during autumn time. Good thing the neighbors are keen on cleaning our sidewalks and ridding of the leaves because I don’t pretty much fancy doing yard work. We have someone go up the roof to clean the rafters. We have someone coming who cleans the backyard twice a month. Both can be quite an expense. Sigh. When the leaves grow back, these trees (there are three more) offer a lot of shade. But the downside, our fence is leaning a little already. Another sigh.

Here is our winter tree:

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20 Dec, 2007 @ 10:18 am
mixednuts said:

That tree must be beautiful once the leaves grow back. The fence, well that is a problem. I am sure things will work out. Maybe you need to cut some branches because if it is leaning on your side then the weight is there. Just a suggestion.

  • Yes, the tree is beautiful but why my late FIL thought of putting four of these on the side of the house where we are currently staying, I don’t really know. Thanks for the suggestion, Mayi. :)

20 Dec, 2007 @ 5:42 pm
SexyMom said:

indeed, it looks like a winter christmas tree. i have seen rows and rows of them in beijing during wintertime,

dropping by to greet you and your family

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a PROSPEROUS AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!

  • Thanks, Dine. Wishing you and your family a joyous and blessed Christmas!

20 Dec, 2007 @ 11:49 pm
MegaMom said:

I like the photo, Julie. And I agree with MixedNuts – it will be beautiful when the leaves grow back, that’s the circle of life!
Why don’t you consult an expert on the matter of pruning the tree? The problem ata when you cut branches is that more roots take hold, thus aggravating the bakod problem. In my mother-in-law’s garden, they had to apply some soil nutrients so that the roots would not grow, even after we pruned the trees.

  • Thanks for the advice ,MegaMom. Would you be kind enough to ask your MIL what that nutrient is so we could get it if its available here? This is proving to be a headache when the rains are here. By the way, I want to send my greeting for a joyous Christmas to you and your family. :)

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