Luckily the Mt Cootha gardens are only 5 minutes away. Went there again on Thursday to see what I could find and rather liked this Pony Tail with the deep blue sky as a backdrop
The base of this tree is the most amazing thing. There's nothing like that here in the states (to my knowledge, which isn't saying much). Some of our trees could use a broader base like this one —maybe they'd withstand some of the windstorms better.
I'm dreadfully behind in my visits and comments, as well as thank you for your views and shared thoughts. You're very right about the little frog on the flower being quite obliging. I feel rather indebted to him for saving the day.
@gigiflower@lyndemc I should have done this when I posted but I was a bit lazy.
From Don Burke "The decorative ponytail plant is native to dry, desert regions of Mexico and the southern United States.
Botanic name: Beaucarnea recurvata "
So they come from your neck of the woods Denise.
They were quite popular in Brisbane for a while and can still be found in most nurseries.
I'm dreadfully behind in my visits and comments, as well as thank you for your views and shared thoughts. You're very right about the little frog on the flower being quite obliging. I feel rather indebted to him for saving the day.
From Don Burke "The decorative ponytail plant is native to dry, desert regions of Mexico and the southern United States.
Botanic name: Beaucarnea recurvata "
So they come from your neck of the woods Denise.
They were quite popular in Brisbane for a while and can still be found in most nurseries.