Always in the Shadows Three

  This Crape Myrtle, the third of three plantings, same year. This
and the one in side yard were planted in the ground two months ahead
of the one in the backyard. This one benefited the most by it's location.

  To the west, not shown he ever recurring theme, Bald Cypress, planted
in threes. One of which, Pond Bald Cypress was grown by seed that was
acquired from the west side of the Lake. The needles and tree shape
distinguish it from the more familiar Bald Cypress.

These three cypress trees replaced a sixty foot oak tree, one of many, hard
to pin down, with laurel oak origins. That was blown over, which I eye
witnessed in our 2008 medley of hurricanes. Three of the four which made
their presence known. So needless to say that these four newly planted trees
couldn't grow fast enough not only to fill said void but block the hot western
sun.

 This Crape Myrtle will reach it's height potential in spite of
the Bald Cypress tree's presence to it's West (not shown). Plenty of
afternoon and late afternoon sunshine. Having a close proximity to a
water source with hose and this one was my favorite of the three, knowing
that near to best conditions were on it's side. I will have to temper the hybrid
live oak to it's east which is fast encroaching now that it's sixty foot
brethren no longer exists. Is the one of the few remaining original plantings
that I had not planted myself.