Tuesday, September 18, 2012

ABC Wednesday: J is for japonica

I am going to start with some spring shots of Pieris japonica.
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I like the papery look of these flowers which show up in March where I live in NC.
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The rest of the shots were taken this Monday and the light part where the flowers were in spring will turn a bronze color soon.
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The rest of the shots are of another type of bush in front of my house and this one is Cleyera japonica.
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I have three of these bushes and so far just a single cluster of leaves have their fall colors.
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Quite a few of the berries are bursting forth.
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24 comments:

  1. AnnSeptember 18, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    They look so delicate, love the pretty blooms.
    Ann

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  2. Luna MirandaSeptember 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    lovely blooms! i'd love to see this plant when the leaves turn reddish.

    ABC Wed: J is for...

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    What lovely bushes -- pretty in both seasons! Perfect.

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  4. WandaSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Amazing how those berries burst forth...just beautiful.

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  5. Roger Owen GreenSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    these are JUST beautiful, and love seeing the Latin names
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    oh now i have I'D the plant/bloom i saw. it's japonica. it's pink though. do you know if this comes in pink variety?

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  7. MerylSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Those are awesome photos and beautiful blooms!

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  8. carol l mckSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Wonderful shots ~ perfect for ABC ~ delicate flowers and colorful flowers ~ great place to live ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  9. HazelSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Papery look - I like it too. And berries bursting forth is quite a lovely image to imagine, and you captured it well.

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  10. photowannabeSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    The inside of the last flower is truly fascinating.
    I also like the papery flowers.
    I always enjoy your journal submissions.

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  11. ChrisJSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Japonica is a word I picked up quite a few years and I kept using it wrongly to identify a certain plant. Now I've got it right -- if it stays in my head. Thanks, Carver.

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  12. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    What a lovely array of japonicas!

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  13. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    Japonicas are gorgeous,delicate flowers!
    Léia

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  14. Tito EricSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Marvelous blooms they are!

    Cheers ... visiting from ABC Wednesday!

    Here's mine:
    http://turningboholano.blogspot.com/2012/09/jfk.html

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  15. RamakrishnanSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Marvelous pics !

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  16. IndraniSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Good ones.
    All of them done so well.

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  17. ZielonaMilaSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Such views are enrapturing, the garden always gives much joy. I am greeting

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  18. Gillian OlsonSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Pretty flowers, they look very fragile and the last one with the seeds is very interesting. Good J pictures.

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  19. Chubskulit RoseSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Very pretty!

    Juice in Jars
    Your comment always bring joy to me, so leave me one when you can.

    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  20. Whispering ThoughtsSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Such amazing shots. your blog just keeps getting better with every picture.

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  21. HildredSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    A beautiful flower - lovely photos, too.

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  22. Sharp Little PencilSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Carver, I loved every shot. We have some late-blooming, delicate little guys in our back yard here in Madison, and they delight me no end. Thanks for educating me on a new plant! Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/09/20/justice-for-women-in-oppressed-regimes/

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  23. MildredSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Very nice shots of the beautiful leaves and blooms! Love the pieris japonica!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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  24. EG CameraGirlSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Wow! Beautiful plant!

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