Field Notes
ONE PART FIELD JOURNAL and ONE PART AWE
26 September 13
Oddest thing on the goumi (Eleagnus multiflora). It’s struggled mightily here, especially considering its reputation as a incredibly adaptable plant - even in droughty and poor soil conditions. But this year, after a steamy late summer rain when the air is just starting to cool, we had a wild push of second growth.
26 September 10
Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) pruned heavily around a grafted apple, likely too late but playing with best times and ways. Tried two different methods - top heavy shape by starting cuts low and working up and topping (or a crude version of pollarding) to chest height.