Plant observations 6/17/21

I spent time walking through my neighborhood and some local wild areas. It was a warm day with moderate humidity. I came across a vast amount of different plant species, many of which prefer direct sunlight. Some of them, such as the junipers, are drought resistant which is beneficial even though New Jersey receives an above-average amount of yearly rain. I really enjoyed seeing some of the exotic plants such as the Japanese Barberry and Maple. These were truly beautiful, especially the Maple which I found elegant, and not usually seen around me as they are not native. However, I learned that the barberry is an invasive species and can displace native woody plants. I saw a lot of liriope which require very little care and are tough. Overall, I really enjoyed walking around and seeing all these plants. Each species has really unique tendencies and requires different types of maintenance.

Posted on June 18, 2021 03:30 AM by collint223