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Saturday, January 4, 2025

Powder Puff Tree-Christmas Day 2024

 post created for Christmas day and left in drafts due to Beau and Mama very ill.





Below shows how fast the thing grows when cut back. It will grow into a tree if left alone.



On March 23, Bob cut the 10 foot tall powderpuff bush top photo above, to the size you see in bottom photo. It has to be cut back each year or it would cover the whole back yard.

this is the Top of it after cutting on the day we took it down March 23

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Top 20 days later, April 10
Fast growing isn't it.



I took these 2 photos Jan 3rd, 2025, to show it will cover the ugly fence soon. The dirt you see above has had no water since Hurricane Milton and below is the other side that I water with hose 3 times a week. Just water the dirt and look what is growing.
We have had 1 slight shower that could not be measured, since Milton slammed us
Waiting for rain to assist in making the jungle grow

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23 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM

    Unbelievable! And it is prettier and has more blooms than ever!!

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  2. CheerfulMonkJanuary 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM

    I hope you get some rain to speed the process! That would help so much. But you are getting some beauty again. 😊

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  3. Yamini MacLeanJanuary 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM

    Hari OM
    That is a gift of a bush - which keeps on giving! YAM xx

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  4. eileeninmdJanuary 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM

    Hello,
    I just love the powderpuff bush, it is beautiful.
    I hope you have some rain soon and your jungle returns.
    Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,January 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM

    Your recovery from the hurricanes is coming along really well.I suspect that many are struggling to rebuild their lives - and some never will.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2025 at 7:10 AM

    That powderpuff bush is incredible! I hope you get rain soon [Kaitlin].

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  7. AnnJanuary 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM

    I've always loved seeing pictures of the Powder Puff tree. It's so pretty. It sure does grow fast though.

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  8. jabblogJanuary 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM

    The bush is so pretty - and determined

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  9. Debby@My Shasta HomeJanuary 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM

    What a beautiful tree. Never seen one before. Those powder puff blossoms are gorgeous.

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  10. DawnTreaderJanuary 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM

    It's a beautiful tree, but I understand it takes some work to keep it the right size!!

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  11. Marvelous MarvJanuary 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM

    All I can say is I hope YOU recover as fast as the Powderpuff! What an incredible plant! We do hope that you are all doing better, you are all (Mom, Dad and beau) in our purrayers and we send you strength. We are also wishing you a year full of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories and share as much love as you can today! Marvelous Marv and Mom Barb

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  12. Mevely317January 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM

    Gosh! Like time-lapse photography, only better. Last year was the first summer Tom didn't want me hiring the lawn/tree men and now both the crepe myrtles and rose 'tree' are out of control; like Jack's beanstalk.

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  13. Chatty CroneJanuary 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM

    That was amazing and so beautiful! It must be a desert plant!

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  14. My Mind's EyeJanuary 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM

    BOL Beau in stead of putting lipstick on a pig Mama is putting powder (puffs) on a fence.
    Hugs Cecilia

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  15. Millie and WalterJanuary 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM

    We love those pretty pink puffs on that bush. How great to have something blooming in the winter.

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  16. photowannabeJanuary 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM

    It is truly amazing how fast that thing grows. It is going to be an awesome cover for the fence gate.
    I do hope the rain will continue so things get the drinks they need to grow.
    Hope you are feeling better too.
    Dave's still coughing but I think I am well.
    Take care
    Sue

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  17. Debby@Just BreatheJanuary 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM

    It is absolutely beautiful. Hope you get some rain soon so things can grow back for you.

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  18. BreathtakingJanuary 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Sandra :) I hope you have completely recovered, but I must say your Powderpuff bush recovers quickly after a heavy pruning. It is exceptionally beautiful when in flower. I also hope you get some rain now to help with the clean up. I smiled at your comment about the Greenfinch, you are absolutely right Sandra they are yellow.:)

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  19. SparkyJanuary 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM

    My parents had a couple of Powderpuff's growing on the land in Titusville, along with all the Orange trees and other citrus. They are lovely.
    I hope you and Beau are completely recovered now and feeling super.
    Blessings. ✨

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  20. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM

    Your blooming Christmas Card sure is pretty. Dang, those things really do grow fast!

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  21. Tigger's MumJanuary 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM

    As I hate mowing grass I begin to think your dirt vs wet season green flush is actually a good thing.

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  22. DeniseinVAJanuary 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM

    I sure hope you and Mama are back to normal by now. What a beautiful looking powder puff tree. I can't imagine all the work you must have done to get it all looking so neat and tidy after those two hurricanes.

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  23. RoseJanuary 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM

    As fast as it grows, it can be good or it can be bad...mostly good from my point of view cause I LOVE those blooms.

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