California grape, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonough
Peak develops like a slow boil in Los Angeles County. After it has come and gone elsewhere in California, it begins to bubble down south.
Presently, peak is 20 to 30% at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia, reports Frank McDonough.
Freeman’s maple, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonoughWestern redbud, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonoughAmerican elm, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonough
Black walnut, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonoughCotoneaster and chocolate persimmon, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonoughChocolate persimmon, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonoughJapanese maple, blooming Oregon grape (r), LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonough
Japanese maple, blooming Oregon grape (r), LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonoughCotoneaster and chocolate persimmon, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonoughCrepe myrtle, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonough
Chinese pistache (sarah’s radiance), LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (11/16/21) Frank McDonough
Among the more colorful specimens to enjoy are confetti-like Western redbud, fluorescent Chinese pistache, American elm that drip with gold, tawny chocolate persimmon and red hot California grape.
LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (482′) – Patchy (10 – 50%)
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