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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Things That are Even Better Naked

You're probably way tired of me posting about Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' but this year the leaves were blown off by a couple of wind storms leaving the neon fruits on the otherwise bare branches. 

What a happy burst of color, especially on those gray autumn days.   When the sun hits this, eye protection of some sort is advisable.
 This shouldn't be confused with Euonymus latifolius, another loveable Euonymus which dropped it's fruit much earlier in the season before E. e. 'Red Ace' even started.

Callicarpa has also been featured here recently  but these berries are stunning after leaf drop!

Gaudy shows like this are perfect in the autumn!  O.K. who am I trying to kid, I love bright colors all year long!
 May your day be filled with bright surprises!
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22 comments:

  1. Pam/DiggingNovember 12, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I LOVE gaudy shows like this. Keep 'em coming.

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    1. outlawgardenerNovember 12, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks Pam. I think this is the last of the neon colors until spring.

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  2. LouisNovember 12, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Holy color batman! Those are amazing!

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  3. Matthew - The Lents FarmerNovember 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Love the purple of the Beauty Berry and at this time of year the color is sure appreciated.

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    1. outlawgardenerNovember 12, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      It is a nice treat to still have some color in November.

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  4. Mark and GazNovember 12, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I never get tired of looking at those Callicarpa berries of yours. And yes, the Eunymous does look good naked, looks like something you can use for Christmas decoration too.

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    1. outlawgardenerNovember 12, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      Well, the Euonymus isn't totally naked, what would the neighbors say?

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  5. scottweberpdxNovember 12, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    I'm always trying to find a way to squeeze a Beautyberry in my garden!

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    1. outlawgardenerNovember 12, 2013 at 5:18 PM

      How lovely the berries would look among your grasses, especially the ones that take on more orange hues for fall and winter.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I planted Euonymus last year so this year not too many berries, I can't wait 'til it fills out. Your callicarpa is nice, too.

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    1. outlawgardenerNovember 12, 2013 at 9:08 PM

      It won't take long before yours is covered with berries! Love the color this time of the year.

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  7. Kris PetersonNovember 12, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Both plants are gorgeous! If only that'd grow here...

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    1. outlawgardenerNovember 12, 2013 at 9:09 PM

      There are great plants for just about any climate & there are always trade offs for living in a certain area.

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  8. Linda ReederNovember 12, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Berry nice!
    Wish we could get more berries on our beauty berry..

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    1. outlawgardenerNovember 12, 2013 at 9:10 PM

      Mine responded really well when I removed a tree that was casting deep shade over it.

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  9. NadezdaNovember 13, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Stunning plants, Peter!

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  10. outlawgardenerNovember 13, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Thank you, Nadezda!

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  11. rickiNovember 13, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    I must confess to loving the silhouettes of bare-branched trees. R is more of an evergreen guy, but what the heck...we have room for both. Your post is berrilicious.

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  12. JasonNovember 13, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I love late season berries, and those two are fantastic. There's also the native E. americanum, which looks very similar.

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  13. HannahNovember 14, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Those Callicarpa are so tempting. You're wearing me down.

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  14. chavlinessNovember 14, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    The first time I saw the berries of Callicarpa I did a double take.
    They seem to have such an unusual, rather unnatural hue, they seem out of this world, literally. Like they were tended to by aliens on another galaxy. The berries are by far the most exciting thing about this shrub and light up the winter garden.

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