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Florida travel calendar for April
Check out festivals and events in April across the state.
This list is organized by region.
Central Florida (including Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Sanford, the Space Coast, Lakeland/Polk and Lake County)
April 10-12: Megacon, Orlando. The annual comic book, sci-fi and general geek fest at the Orange County Convention Center with vendors, costume contests, autograph sessions and more. Neal Adams headlines the slate of comic book legends at the show, while Patrick Stewart, Captain Picard of Star Trek: TNG, headlines to TV and movie enclave that also includes Star Trek actors Levar Burton, Wil Wheaton, and Michael Dorn, actor Dean Cain from Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, James and Oliver Phelps of the Harry Potter film series, voice actors Billy West and Tara Stong and more. Advance tickets are available. Onsite tickets are $25 for one day, $60 for all three. 10 & under are free per paid adult. www.megaconvention.com/
April 1-6: Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo, Lakeland. Educational forums, seminars and "hands-on" workshops; plus commercial exhibitors who offer aviation products and services for everyone. Enjoy a daily air show that showcases both new and old airplanes.The daily airshow will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, noon on Thursday, 2 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At Lakeland Linder Regional Aiport. Starts at 9 a.m. Adults $37, children $15. 863-644-2431. http://www.visitkissimmee.com/leisure/things-to-do/festivals--events-calendar/details?id=450
April 4: Jazz Friday at Foosaner Museum of Art. Melbourne. Every first Friday of the month the Foosaner Museum of Art hosts Jazz Friday in their galleries. Expect great music from local favorites. Admission is free for members of the Museum and $10 for non-members. 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne FL 32901. 321-433-4470. www.foosanerartmuseum.org
April 4-5: Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival, Tavares. Dragon boat racing was born out of myth and legend more than 2,000 years ago in southern China, commemorating the life and death of a great patriot who threw himself into the Mi Lo River. When news of his death spread, local fishermen raced out onto the water and splashed their paddles to prevent fish from eating his body. Today, worldwide, some two million people participate in dragon races. Activities kick off with the Awakening of the Dragon Ceremony, traditional Dragon/Lion dance and banquet. Action-packed contests begin with a crew of 20 paddlers led by the loud, steady beat of the drummer. As the long and colorful boats compete, an ancient rite is revisited, all in the spirit of charity and fun. At Wooten Park. 352-504-8158. www.cfdragonboat.org
April 5: First Saturday Jam, Barberville. On the first Saturday each month visit the Pioneer Settlement for entertainment and fun for the entire family. 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Includes informal music jams, free workshops, a chili cook-off, yard sale. Admission is free. 386-749-2959. www.pioneersettlement.org
April 10-13: Celebration Exotic Car Festival, Celebration, Orlando and Daytona Beach. Check out some sweet rides at the Celebration Exotic Car Festival on April 10-13. This four-day event showcases North America's largest collection of exotic cars, race cars and iconic Hollywood movie cars. The event also lets registered participants take to the track at Daytona International Speedway, while regular folk can view the rides for free while listening to music along the waterfront of Celebration. The four-day event benefits Make-a-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics and Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital. VIP package available for $495. The Thursday and Friday rallies at Daytona are for driving participants only, but interested drivers can register on the festival website. For more information, call 407-566-2200 or visit www.celebrationexoticcars.com
April 11: Friday Fest. Melbourne Held the second Friday of the month in Historic Downtown, it's a family-oriented event that includes art craft and business vendors, lots of great food, beer and wine, a children's activity. Highland Avenue, Melbourne FL 32922. Free. 321-724-1741. www.downtownmelbourne.com
April 12-13: Blues at the Winery, Clermont. For those who enjoy sipping a glass of Lakeridge wine and listening to the blues, this event is a must see. The event attracts the area's most talented blues musicians such as "Beautiful" Bobby Blackmon, who will perform on the outdoor stage the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food will be available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and wine tasting. At Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards on U.S. 27 in North Clermont. Event is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $2 donation. 800-768-WINE. http://www.lakeridgewinery.com
April 12-13: Florida Ice Cream Festival, Lakeland. In 2013, this festival's inaugural year, it saw 30,000 people to the surprise of organizers. Now in its second year, the festival is set to impress yet again with two full days of music, vendors and more. Guests also have the chance to see Joey Chestnut, one of the most celebrated competitive eaters, participate in a six-minute ice cream eating contest. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday for the church and family day. Tickets are $3 each. www.floridaicecreamfestival.org
April 15: Climb to the Moon, Ponce Inlet. Climb to the Moon at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse offers views of the sunset and moonrise from atop the lighthouse. The lighthouse keeper relates the story of this National Historic Landmark. Sparkling cider and hors d'oeuvres are provided by Inlet Harbor Restaurant. The lighthouse is at 4931 South Peninsula Drive. Participation is limited to 25 people and tickets ($25) must be purchased in advance by calling Mary at 386-761-1821 ext. 10. www.PonceInlet.org
April 17-20: 50th Annual Ron Jon Surf Shop Easter Surfing Festival, Cocoa Beach. Championship surfers, ages 12-80, come from around the world to Cocoa Beach to compete in the 50th Annual Ron Jon Surf Shop Easter Surfing Festival on April 17-20. An Easter egg hunt and food court, as well as surf clinics and demonstrations, are part of the fun. Admission is free. www.eastersurffest.com
April 18-19: The Ultimate National Cheerleading Championship, Kissimmee. Cheerleaders compete for the Ultimate National Championship. At Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Admission. 877-490-0010. www.COAcheer.com
April 19: Cruisin' Downtown DeLand Classic Car Show. DeLand. Every 3rd Saturday of the month (except November). East Indiana Avenue in Downtown DeLand. Classic cars & rods line East Indiana Avenue in Downtown DeLand. Live DJ, giveaways, shopping & dining. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. 386-624-5027. www.MainStreetDeLand.org
April 19: Florida Lighthouse Day, Ponce Inlet. Florida Lighthouse Day at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse commemorates the 29 lighthouses that remain standing in Florida on April 19. The event offers an opportunity to learn more about these towers that have kept mariners safe since the first lighthouse was lit in Florida in 1824. Visitors can participate in family-oriented activities and meet the "Old Lighthouse Keeper" as he describes his duties at the lighthouse. Special workshops have been developed in celebration of the statewide Viva Florida 500 and Positively Ponce, commemorating the Town of Ponce Inlet's 50 years of incorporation. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities are included in the cost of regular admission ($5 for adults, $1.50 for children). For details, visit www.PonceInlet.org.
April 19: Earth Day. Orlando. Take the time to find out how to help the planet while having fun during the 9th Annual Central Florida Earth Day on April 19. This event at Lake Eola Park (east side) features music, guest speakers and activities for the family. Admission is free. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, visit www.cfearthday.org.
April 20: Easter Sunrise Service, Lake Wales. Bok Tower Gardens sets the scene for an Easter Sunrise Service on April 20. The Gardens offers Easter morning worshippers free admission from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. to experience the sun rising over the horizon on this special day while listening to a 60-bell carillon. The Lake Wales Chorale, an adult vocal group of community residents is slated to perform. An Easter buffet in the Blue Palmetto Café at the Gardens will be available for a fee. Bok Tower Gardens is located at 1151 Tower Boulevard. www.boktowergardens.org
April 25: 4th Fridays in Artisan Alley & DeLand Art Walk. DeLand. Gather with friends every fourth Friday of the month at Artisan Alley and also enjoy the DeLand Art Walk. DeLand Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour of the Historic Downtown area. Enjoy music, food, drinks, arts, crafts and more. Art galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses on the fourth Friday of every month, rain or shine. Look for an official Art Walk banner in the front of each stop to identify the participating venues. Choose your own route, or begin from Museum of Florida Art. Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand FL 32720. 6-9 p.m. 386-738-0649. mainstreetdeland.org April 25: Fourth Fridays Art Walk, Sanford. Central Florida's only monthly juried art show. With exhibits and music at participating venues. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Downtown Sanford, First Street, Sanford, FL, 32771. Free. 407-323-2774. www.sanfordartwalk.com
April 25-27: Blueberry Jerry Jamboree, Spring Hill Small, blue and tart is the order of the festival featuring live music, food, arts and crafts, and, of course, blueberries. This family-friendly event returns for the second year in a row from April 27-29 at the Rotary Pavilion on the Concourse. For more information, visit pascoblueberryfestival.com.
April 26: Art Walk on Flagler, New Smyrna Beach. Held on the fourth Saturday each month, Flagler Avenue livens up with entertainment and wine tastings at participating venues. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (wine walk 1-7 p.m.). Free ($25 for wine walk). Flagler Avenue, 100 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169. 386-428-1770. www.flaglergallerygroup.com
April 26: Concert Under the Stars at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Join the Bok Tower Gardens for an evening of fun and inspiring performances with their annual springtime Concert Under The Stars. Admission is $20 for adults, $8 for children if you buy tickets in advance. 863-676-1408. www.boksanctuary.org
April 26-27: The Great American Pie Festival, Celebration. Oh, yum, yum! Lakeside Park in the town of Celebration in Central Florida sets the scene for the annual Great American Pie Festival. The fest features demonstrations, bake-offs, pie tastings and pie-eating contests on April 26-27. Admission is free. Ticket prices for the Never-Ending Pie Buffet featuring ice creams, pies, toppings and beverages are $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. 407-566-1200. www.piecouncil.org/Events/GreatAmericanPieFestival/
April 26-27: Halifax Oyster & Music Festival, Daytona Beach. Oysters will be available raw or steamed by the dozen as guests enjoy music, activities and drinks at Manatee Island Park all in the name of charity. Admission is $10 and children under 6 are free. www.halifaxoysterfestival.com
Through May 17: Sea World presents Viva La Musica, Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando hosts Viva La Musica, a celebration of Hispanic music, food and culture on April 26-May 17. The event features the sights, sounds and tastes of various Latin cultures through music, dance, crafts, food and concerts. It is included in regular park admission. For details, visit www.seaworldorlando.com
Through May 18: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Lake Buena Vista. Spring special event filled with flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events. See millions of blooming flowers and a vibrant collection of specially themed topiaries. Stars from HGTV will be present during the weekend to host home and garden seminars. At Walt Disney World's EPCOT with admission. 407-824-4321. At Walt Disney World's EPCOT with admission. 407-824-4321. http://www.disneyworld.com/flower
Through May 31: Universal Studios Mardi Gras, Orlando.This year's Mardi Gras concert line-up includes Daughtry, Weezer and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Feb. 8 - March 8, and at 8:30 March 14 - May 31. Included with Universal Studios ticket. 407-363-8000. www.universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi-Gras/Live-Concerts.aspx
Tampa Bay-Sarasota (including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Tarpon Springs and Homosassa)
April 4-13: Sarasota Film Festival, Sarasota. The festival screens more than 180 films including features, shorts, documentaries and kid-friendly picks. During the event films run from 10 a.m. to midnight daily at Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 on Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. Various tickets and packages are available. A regular film ticket is $12. For information, visit www.sarasotafilmfestival.com. April 11-13: Gulf Coast Rhythm and Ribfest, Palmetto. The nation's top Rib Masters will serve their award-winning specialties as they compete for this year's coveted 2014 Gulf Coast BBQ Champion award. Entertainment includes a variety of local, regional and national bands performing a mix of Country, Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Rock, and for children, the Interactive Kid Challenge Fun Zone. At Manatee County Fairgrounds. Admission. 941-746-7470. www.gulfcoastribfest.com April 11-13: Tampa Bay Blues Festival, St. Petersburg. The festival established itself as one of the world's preeminent blues music events, having presented more than 195 of the world's greatest blues performers. This year's line-up includes Roomful of Blues, Los Lonely Boys, Tower of Power, Jimmie Vaughan, Charles Bradley and Delbert McClinton. In addition to world class music, you can enjoy arts and crafts, taste treats from seafood and barbecue to Cuban cuisine, plus premium beer and wine. $40 on Friday and Sunday, $50 on Saturday or $110 for three days. 727-502-5000. Vinoy Waterfront Park. www.tampabaybluesfest.com
April 12-13: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Art and Craft Festival, Tarpon Springs. Dodecanese Boulevard sets the scene for the Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Festival on April 12-13. More than 90 artists and crafters will be displaying their creations including jewelry, homemade soap, ceramics, paintings and photography. Admission is free. www.tnteventsinc.com
April 12-13: Florida Blueberry Festival, Brooksville. This year's blueberry festival will feature 60 artisans selling their creations alongside 20 food vendors that promise to offer a variety of blueberry treats and more. There will also be zip lining, a Blueberry Derby, a Masters Putting Challenge and a Monster Transmission Car Show. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for anyone ages 6 to 17 and free for children 5 and younger. www.floridablueberryfestival.org
April 25-27: The Cotee River Seafood & Blues Festival, New Port Richey. This fest serves up music and food plus arts and crafts and other family-friendly activities along the river in Sims Park Friday-Sunday. Bands include national, local and student bands. Dig into fresh seafood, made-to-order sushi, and the Food Trucks of Tampa. Other highlights include the Mermaids of Weeki Wachee, a boat show, car show, kayaking and fly fishing demonstrations. For more information, call 727-842-8066 or visit www.nprmainstreet.com/specialevent/cotee-river-seafood-blues-festival-2014/.
April 26-27: The 36th Annual Siesta Fiesta, Sarasota. The Siesta Fiesta displays arts and crafts along Ocean Boulevard and Beach Road in Siesta Key Village on April 26-27. Some 250 artists and crafters will feature their creations and the fair also offers a Green Market. Admission is free. Fair hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, log on to www.artfestival.com. Southwest Florida (including Naples, Fort Myers, Venice, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda)
April 4-5: Cardboard Boat Regatta, Cape Coral. Pre-event party kicks off April 4. Event begin April 5 at 10 a.m. and include food, beer, live music and children's playground. At Four Freedoms Park. 239-245-0021. www.capecoralregatta.com
April 5-6: The Marco Island Art Festival, Marco Island. The festival displays original artwork in a variety of media on April 5-6. The outdoor festival is along Winterberry Drive, two blocks off South Collier Boulevard in front of the Marco Island Center for the Arts and Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. The fest has free admission. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. www.artfestival.com
April 6: BBQ, Bands & Brew, Fort Myers. This Southwest Florida city sets the scene for the BBQ, Bands & Brew on April 6. On the agenda are a barbecue competition, live music, games and vendors. Admission is $10. Children 12 and under are free. The event, which raises funds for local charities, is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lee County Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard. www.bbqbandsandbrew.com
April 11-13: Florida's Creative Coast Weekend, Pine Island. On the second weekend each month November-April, Pine Island businesses offer themed artistic events. Galleries and shops are open extended hours on Friday, many offering special openings. Take a cooking class, or listen to live music. Other special events and workshops are planned at individual shops on Saturday and Sunday. 239-283-4842. www.floridascreativecoast.com April 11-13: Sharks Tooth Festival, Venice. Go hunting for shark tooth fossils at the shark tooth's capital of the world. This annual event, which also includes food, entertainment, arts and crafts, and children's activities. At Airport Festival Grounds. Adults $3, children 12 and under free. 941-412-0402. www.sharkstoothfest.com
April 11-13: Charlotte Harbor Super Boat Grand Prix, Charlotte Harbour and the Gulf Islands. This inaugural powerboat race will take place at noon and 2 p.m. on Sunday, with festivities leading up to the big event on both Friday and Saturday. Expect a parade, food, live music, contests and more. General admission tickets are $15 in advance. www.chsbgp.com
April 12: Sharks Tooth 10K run, Venice. Runners will run through neighborhoods, along the beach-front road, into Caspersen Beach Park and return along the Venetian Waterway Trail to finish at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Starts at 7:30 a.m. Participants will receive complimentary entry into the Shark's Tooth Festival on race day with bib. Also included, door prizes and a post-race party. Pre-registration encouraged but not required. 941-412-0402. www.sharkstooth10k.com April 12-13: Island Earth Days, Honeymoon Island State Park. This event features great live outdoor music and entertainment on the big stage and environmental vendors. Highlights include fresh seafood, plus a variety of other food & beverages including beer and wine, fine artists, quality craft vendors with a bigger than ever environmental area called Osprey Village. There will also be guided walks in the woods and on the beach, plus nature talks, presentations, and lots of activities and crafts for kids. At Honeymoon Island State Park. Donation of $8 per vehicle. 727-469-5943. www.islandearthdays.com/
April 17: Downtown Gallery Walk, Punta Gorda. Held monthly on the third Thursday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visit any of the downtown merchants, restaurants and galleries for your game card. As always, there will be live entertainment, food and drink samplings, art, beauty and health demonstrations, a free trolley, and an evening of fun. Free; free parking. 941-505-1915. www.charlotteharbortravel.com
April 19-20: 39th Annual Mainsail Arts Festival, St. Petersburg. The waterfront of downtown St. Petersburg provides a picturesque setting for the 39th Annual Mainsail Arts festival at Vinoy Park just north of the pier. Named by Sunshine Artist Magazine as one of the "100 Best" fine art events in the U.S., organizers expect more than 100,000 visitors to attend the art showcase of 250 juried exhibitors competing for $50,000 in prize money. The two-day event combines visual and performing arts along with opportunities for children to actively engage in art activities. Also on hand will be an assortment of culinary arts and souvenirs. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. At Vinoy Park. 727-892-5885. www.mainsailartsfestival.org
April 23-27: Fort Myers Beach Film Festival. Fort Myers Beach. This fest provides movie-goers the opportunity to see independent films and be a part of events designed to cultivate the spirit of visual creativity and harbor the talents of local and upcoming film makers on April 23-27. For details, visit fmbfilmfest.com
April 26-27: The Seminole Casino Balloons Over Paradise, Immokalee. Balloons Over Paradise is a hot air balloon festival just outside of Naples on April 19-20. More than 50 custom hot air balloons will be featured as well as tethered balloon rides, live music, acrobatic kite demonstrations, carnival games, and children's activities. Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase. www.boulderbrook.net/balloons-over-paradise-april
South Florida and the Keys (including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Key West and the Treasure Coast)
April 4: Sixth Annual Florida Keys Ocean Festival & Waterfront Craft Show, Key West. The Last Key sets the scene for the Sixth Annual Florida Keys Ocean Festival & Waterfront Craft Show on April 4. The event, which celebrates the marine environment of the Florida Keys, is presented by Mote Marine Laboratory and is family-friendly and free. Festival hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and scheduled attractions include live music, arts and crafts, displays and children's activities including a free fishing seminar (must register online). The event is at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center on the Truman Waterfront past the end of Southard Street. www.keysoceanfest.org
April 4-5: 15th Annual O.J. McDuffie Spring Celebrity Golf Classic, Lauderhill. Tee-off at one of the most popular golf tournaments in South Florida alongside O.J. McDuffie and others from the world of sports and entertainment. Golfers will receive gift bags, tickets to the VIP reception premium open bar and dinner, welcome luncheon at the course, unlimited food and beverages, and numerous contests and prizes. Ticket prices vary; all proceeds benefit the Catch 81 Charities. VIP Reception: April 4 - Passion Night Club. Golf Tournament: April 5 - The Club at Emerald Hills. 877-584-2301. www.catch81foundation.org/events/celebrity-golf-classic/
April 5: TurtleFest, Juno Beach. Guests of all ages can enjoy up-close encounters with threatened and endangered sea turtles during the 11th Annual TurtleFest on April 5 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and Loggerhead Park. Local bands will take the stage while educational activities, art, shopping and other activities are available for children. Admission is free. For more information, call 561-627-8280. www.marinelife.org/turtlefest
April 5: Seven-Mile Bridge Run, Marathon. The 33rd annual Seven Mile Bridge Run is expected to draw 1,500 runners to a foot race across the longest segmental bridge in the world on April 5. The action kicks off at 7:30 a.m. For information, visit www.southernmostrunners.com/.
April 6: Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, Fort Lauderdale. Live outdoor concert series bringing the area's best local jazz artists to the city's scenic Riverwalk the first Sunday of each month. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages. Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets, and there is ample room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 954-828-5363. www.fortlauderdale.gov/events/jazzbrunch/jazzbrunch.htm
April 9-12: Miami Wine and Food Festival, Miami. Ranked as one of the top ten wine events in the nation, the festival features an array of culinary and wine events including wine tasting and interactive dinner with a top chef, live and silent auctions offering exotic travel packages, and some of the highest quality wine lots in South Florida. Admission. 305-646-7111. www.miamiwinefestival.org
April 12: Earth Day Celebration at Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key. Features live music, sand sculpture contest, puppet shows, face painting, environmental exhibits and booths, marine life touch tanks, telescopes with special viewing lenses, and food from hot dogs to sloppy joes. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free park entry, free event. 305-872-9807. www.floridastateparks.org/bahiahonda/Events.cfm
April 12-13: Park Arts & Crafts Show, Key Largo. An Easter egg hunt and appearances by the Easter bunny are on the agenda during the Easter in the Park Arts & Crafts Show at Central Park on April 12-13. Artists and crafters exhibit their work as well. Admission is free. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Largo Central Park is at 101 Central Park Drive. www.loganjadepromotions.com
April 13-14: 23rd Annual Florida Keys Island Fest, Islamorada. One hundred artists and crafters from around the state will display their work and food will be available for purchase. Live music and a "Taste of the Islands" competition where the best Upper Keys restaurants compete for coveted awards round out the event at Founder's Park, Mile Marker 87, bayside. Admission is free. For information, visit www.islamoradachamber.com.
April 17: Third Thursday Art Walk. Islamorada The Morada Way Third Thursday Art Walk presents local fine arts, music and culinary specialties on April 17. The galleries of Morada Way are between Mile Markers 81 and 82. Event hours are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For details, visit www.fla-keys.com.
April 18-27: Conch Republic Independence Celebration, Key West. Commemorates the founding of the Conch Republic in 1982, when the Keys seceded in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and out of the Florida Keys. Begins with a Conch Republic Military Muster at Fort Taylor and includes a drag race, cruiser car show, Reef Relief party, bed race, "World's Longest Parade" down Duval Street from the Atlantic to the Gulf at the Schooner Wharf Bar, craft show, and the Naval Parade and Great Battle for the Conch Republic. 305-294-6019. www.conchrepublic.com/schedule.htm
April 25-27: The 52nd Annual Delray Affair, Delray Beach. The Annual Delray Affair showcases the work of more than 750 local, regional, national and international artists on April 25-27. The event is along the palm-tree-lined streets of downtown Delray Beach for 12 blocks from the Intracoastal to Northwest Second Avenue, grounds of the Delray Beach Center for the Arts and Old School Square Park. Entertainment and street performances are also on the agenda. Admission is free. For information, visit www.delrayaffair.com.
April 25-27: Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, Pompano Beach. In its 30th year, this beachside food festival promises to serve up great seafood and entertainment for guests of all ages. Friday's hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $15. www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com
Northeast Florida (including Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Flagler County and Amelia Island)
April 3-5: Antique Tractor and Engine Show, White Springs. Farm machinery representing 200 years of American history. Vintage farm equipment, tractor pulls and races for adults. Children's games and races. Demonstrations of wheat threshing and shingle milling. Food concessions. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. Park admission $5 per vehicle. 386-397-7005. www.floridastateparks.org/thingstodo/events.cfm
April 4: First Friday Art Walk, St. Augustine. One of the city's most popular cultural events, held the first Friday of each month. Enjoy new exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 participating galleries, plus great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Assn. Tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer complimentary shuttle service to most galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. 904-829-0065.www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
April 4-6: George's Music Springing the Blues, Jacksonville Beach. Bring the entire family to celebrate blues music and the arts at this three-day oceanfront event. Named one of the top 50 Music Festivals in the World by Downbeat Magazine. It features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family. At SeaWalk Pavilion. Free. 904-465-2426. www.springingtheblues.com/
April 4-6: 19th Annual St. Augustine Rhythm & Ribs Festival, St. Augustine. If you are looking for a treat for your taste buds and ear candy too you may wish to check out this one: The 19th Annual St. Augustine Rhythm & Ribs Festival will be serving up scrumptious barbecue and music all weekend long on April 4-6. Admission is $2 except on Saturday evening when it is $5 (children 13 and under are free). The event is at Francis Field on Castillo Drive. Festival hours are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. www.rhythmandribs.net
April 11-13: Jacksonville International Boat Show, Jacksonville. Largest in-water boat show in the region. The hottest boats and boating accessories will be on display along with live entertainment, fresh seafood and a riverfront tiki bar. You will also enjoy an antique boat display, Nautical Signal Flag decoding hunt and a Maritime History display. At Metropolitan Park and Marina. Adults $10 and children 16 are free. 904-673-0093. www.jaxboatshow.com
April 12-13: Old Town Art & Craft Show, St. Augustine. The Old City puts on the Old Town Art & Craft Show on April 12-13. The juried outdoors fair features the work of local, regional and national artists and takes place at Francis Field, 25 West Castillo Drive. Admission is free. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. www.holidayartshows.com
April 26: Taste of St. Augustine. St. Augustine. The Old City serves up the 18th Annual Merrill Lynch A Taste of St. Augustine on April 26. The event showcases the culinary delights and signature dishes of more than 30 area restaurants that are judged for "the best of" in numerous categories as well as the "People's Choice" award at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. Additionally, cookbooks, cooking equipment and specialty food items will be available for purchase. Admission tickets to A Taste of St. Augustine are $5 and taste tickets are $1 each with restaurants charging 1-5 tickets per taste. The family-friendly festival also features live entertainment. The Race to the Taste 5K is also presented during this event. Festival hours are from noon to 8 p.m. For additional information on A Taste of St. Augustine, visit www.epiccommunityservices.org.
April 30 - May 4: Florida's Birding and Photo Fest, Ponte Vedra Beach. This annual event shines the spotlight on Northeast Florida's abundant bird life and natural beauty. More than 110 birding and photography events are featured during the festival. The fest is headquartered at the GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road. For details, visit www.FloridasBirdingandPhotoFest.com.
North-Central Florida (including Ocala, Gainesville and Tallahassee)
April 3-12: Clay County Agricultural Fair, Green Cove Springs. Showcase for Clay County's agricultural, educational, civic and commercial interests. Also includes livestock, midway, stage entertainment, contests and Early Florida Pioneer Village. At fairgrounds. Admission. 904-284-1615. www.claycountyfair.org
April 4-6: Suwanee River Paddling Festival, Suwanee County. Join the Paddle Florida event and spend two days exploring the spring-fed upper Wekiwa then paddle down to the St. John's and Blue Spring State Park on this long-weekend adventure. Register on the main website. 386-364-1683. www.paddleflorida.org
April 12-13: Cedar Key's 50th Annual Fine Arts Festival, Cedar Key. A juried art show with more than $10,000 in prize money and purchase awards. Features paintings, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, ceramics, textiles, photography and more. Downtown area. Cedar Key Arts Center. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 352-543-5400. www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com
April 17-19: Down Home Days Festival & PCA Rodeo, Madison County. Rodeo events are slated for Friday and Saturday nights. The Saturday festival in downtown Four Freedoms Park includes a parade, classic car show, frog hop, petting zoo and other kids activities plus arts, crafts and food vendors. Festival events are free. Rodeo is $10 advance or $12 day of event for adults. Children 11 and under are free with each paid adult ticket. Festival is Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rodeo gates open at 6 p.m. each night. For more information, call 850-973-2788 or visit madisonflevents.com
April 26-27: 38th Annual Pioneer Days High Springs, Downtown High Springs. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4. Held at James Paul Park. Hand made crafts, reenactments, Heritage village, period music and entertainment, large kids corral, parade, contests from the old days. Contact the chamber at 386-454-3120, 352-871-4992, or email@example.com or visit the chamber website for more information www.highsprings.com
The Panhandle (including Pensacola, Panama City Beach, Apalachicola and Destin)
April 5-6: 31st Annual Pensacola Jazz Fest, Pensacola. Smooth sounds from a variety of artists and bands are the order of the day during the 31st Annual Pensacola Jazz Fest at Seville Square on April 5-6. Admission is free. Seville Square is located at East Government Street and South Alcaniz Street. www.jazzpensacola.com
April 11-12: Pensacola Quilts, Pensacola. The Pensacola Quilters Guild presents Pensacola Quilts! In Full Bloom 2014 Quilt Show displaying handmade beauties on April 11-12. Admission to the event, at the Expo Hall Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 West Mobile Highway, is $7 for one day, or $10 for a two-day pass. Event hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. www.pensacolaquiltersguild.org
April 23-27: Seabreeze Jazz Festival. Panama City Beach. This annual fest features the smooth sounds of contemporary jazz at Pier Park on April 23-27. The event, which typically attracts more than 20,000 fans, offers three days of jazz and a themed dinner cruise. Varied tickets and passes are available. One-day general admission seating is $80 per person. For more information, visit www.seabreezejazzfestival.com.
April 19: Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show, Apalachicola. Display of all types of antique boats, traditional vessels, work boats, fiberglass classics, antique outboard motors and antique cars. Free. 850-653-9419. www.antiqueboatshow.org/
April 25-26: Carrabelle Riverfront Festival, Carrabelle. Riverfront festival showcasing seafood, music, and regional and award-winning artists showing original works and prints, custom designed pottery, stained glass, sculpture, metal art, wood carving and more. Also includes seafood, maritime exhibits, sand sculptor, kid's zone and live entertainment. On Marine Street. Free. 850-697-2585. www.carrabelleriverfrontfestival.com
April 25-27: Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party , Pensacola. America's last great roadhouse can throw a party - and a fish - like nobody else. The is a silly event that raises serious money for local charities. Festivities take place at the Florabama Lounge & Oyster Bar. Participants can pay $15 to toss a 1-pound mullet across the state line from Alabama to Florida. Watching the event is free. For more information call 850-492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com.
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They look good Poaky, especially one with leaves. Here is one of mine from late 2011. Extreme SW Missouri, zone 6b -7a depending on what hardiness zone you refer to. |
This post was edited by joeinmo on Thu, Apr 11, 13 at 0:37
- Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on Fri, Apr 12, 13 at 15:49
Live oaks in pots are going to have a hard time in zone 6. The entire pot rootball freezes. Not good. Plant live oaks in the Spring if you can. Plenty of mulch and protection from rabbits, deer, voles, etc. They will get tougher after they 'dig in' with their roots. Not sure how they will do in zone 6. I would make sure you try to get one from northern provenance. Maybe obtain acorns from native live oaks in Virginia Beach. Or you could try a Q. fusiformis from Oklahoma. |
Agreed Dave, The root ball in a pot is very susceptible to freezing, and killing the plant. |
The Live oak in the top pic is showing positive signs, the buds on top are slightly protruding with tiny pink buds. That is the Live oak "late drop" from Mossy oak natives nursery. It was described as a possible cross of another live oak, I suspect the Q. Fusiformis. Those other pics it was hard to see the leaves on those trees but there were some on them. I do have many Q. Fusiformis planted. I have them and the Q. Virginiana crosses, and will see which do the best. I have a Q. Fusiformis in it's 3rd year in my yard. It as my other live oaks has shed it's leaves this spring, but it held them all last season, never loosing them in spring. It is still very small yet though.Joe and Dave, The potted one was going to go indoors, but I wanted to see if it would be okay close to the house, and I left it in the pot anyway.. I will post the results of all the Live oaks when I think that those who are bare still have been given enough time to leaf out. May 12, Mothers day should be long enough. Many of my deciduous oaks are green and pink budded, my Durand oak is nearly totally in leaf, I think unless a bad freeze hits the live oak in pic one, it will be a success for me. It is the most vigorous L.O. in my yard. I will be making a burlap tent or something if we are due for something much lower than 32F. Once it gets settled in a year or 2 I won't worry so much. Joe your Live oak is beautiful. Some of mine had the Holly shaped leaves when they were shipped to me, but most got the smoother edged shape when they leaved out after defoliation the next spring. The weird thing is the trees in the lower elevation of my yard are leafing out sooner than the upper yard. I thought it was colder downhill in a yard. There is a small pond, maybe 30X20 ft in the neighbors yard . It is about 50 to 60 ft from the Durand oak, the Willow oak that is about 30 ft from it is nearly leaved out, the buds are ready to pop. Well, I'll try to show pics when the L.O. leaf out. |
Poaky, Great sign with the new buds, only thing I can think of is down hill trees received more moisture. Looking forward to seeing pics |
Even that last one may not be dead. A few decades ago, growing a live oak in PA would have been unthinkable. Today, as our winters get warmer and warmer, it might be do-able (in the more southern PA locations). |
Tney look great, I do notice that fence with the live oak that has more vigor, almost protected slightly. Are any of your other live oaks protected by the fence? |
Sorry, I should have mentioned the 2 pics are the same tree. The 2nd pic is just the budbreak, I had it in the camera so I posted it despite the pic of the leaves already unfurled. There is the fence on one side, and low wall of dry-stacked cement bricks on 2 sides. My other live oaks are not protected in any way. Their fences are open railed metal. The tree in the 2 pics has had frost blacken it's leaves, despite the burlap tent I put around it.This happened the other night. I am hoping that it will put out new leaves. It sucks that frost ruined the new leaves. I may have to take off a few inches to get to good new growth again. I had tried a live oak from Virginia in the same spot as this tree is and it died, despite a warmer winter in 2011-2012, when I tried the Virginia seedling, this species most northern area. So this semi protected area didn't help the Virginia sourced seedling in 2011-2012 winter. |
Poaky, Sorry to hear about the frost, should be okay, I'm sure many buds and leaves still have not popped out on the plant. Best thing to do is take a water bottle that sprays a good mist and when the temperature gets to 32 or less spray the plant with good coat, do this a couple times and cover the entire plant. It will protect it nicely. Best way is to get the water fairly cold before putting it in the sprayer, that way it freezes on contact. My Peach tree bloomed on Feb 28 this year after an 80 degree day, a couple days latter we had a cold snap down to 26 degrees. It took me about an hour and a half in the dark with a flashlight, but I coated the entire tree which is about 10ft tall, today I could see baby peaches on it, so it worked. Southwest Missouri is one of the hardest places to grow peaches in the US, because we have early warm spells, and usually a a couple weeks or so afterwards with frost possibilities. |
IIRC there used to an article in the Washington Post archive about Lady Bird Johnson wanting a live oak at the White House. (I had free access once) I think they planted Q. myrsinifolia as a subst., even tho it looks rather dissimilar. There are supposedly some trees at St. Elizabeth's, but if there are they won't be there much longer. (site is being redeveloped) The northernmost authentic articles are the ones in Williamsburg, VA. You'd be better off finding a Laurel/Darlington oak that has a tendency to stay evergreen and just hoping for a string of mild winters; there used to be a tree like this in Sterling, VA at a shopping center that probably saw temps. close to yours - at least the same order of magnitude of cold - in 1994 and survived them. Even my Q. myrsinifolia was killed to the ground by temps near -10F that wtiner. Funny enough though, that approach might backfire for you. My rare Q. X turneri, as it has gotten older, seems to have "decided" to stop trying to be evergreen. It just drops its leaves now even in a mild winter like the last. When it was young, < 4' tall, it tried to keep them! Remember the plant only has its own survival on the "mind" of its genes, it doesn't care what you want it to do. In all seriousness, it was a seedling and might be a Q. robur backcross; I think the grafted plant at Hill's Nursery in Arlington was usually evergreen. However in 40 years it had only grown to about 20' X 15'! But some kind of epigenetic adaptation to generally colder winters than in Europe is not outside the realm of possibility. My winters are very windy because I'm close to the Chesapeake Bay, even though the seasonal winter lows have averaged to zn 8, plants can dry out quickly. Surely you know about Oikos Tree Crops? Talk to him on the phone, he may have some advice for you. With all the trees you like to talk about (monkey puzzle, coast redwood, etc.) my advice is to move to California or the PNW! Or at least Norfolk. EDIT: ooops, it was greenthumbzdude who posted about coast redwood. |
This post was edited by davidrt28 on Tue, Apr 23, 13 at 1:20
There is a live oak that is a variation of the Quercus Fusiformis (Texas live oak), it's called a Quartz Mountain live oak, and is naturally occurring in far western Okahoma, which is an area that regularly see low temps near zero or even below. It's suppose to be zone 4 tolerant when it comes to roots and will do well in zone 6b with leaves remaining all year. I would try this in Pennsylvannia. The one big difference between the two locations is while western Oklahoma might hit zero or less, the very next day it might be 60, on the other hand while you might not see very many zero days in the Pennsylvania zone 6 area, you might see a week of 5-10 degree lows every 10 years and this could cause problems on young trees. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Quartz Mountain Live Oak
This post was edited by joeinmo on Tue, Apr 23, 13 at 18:26
I have a quercus Fusiformis that is very hardy, I've had it unprotected for 3 years here in Pa, it held it's leaves for 2 years straight but has shed them this spring. It was my first attempt to grow the smaller Q. Fusiformis. There is a Q. Virginiana in Wash. D.C. by one of the marine museums. I can't remember 100% if it was the marine museum, but I definitely read and saw a pic of the Live oak. I have seen the quartz mountain live oak recommended to me more than once. I have a seed grown Oklahoma or north Texas Live oak in my yard with perfect green leaves that it kept from last year. I am not mentioning it til now because it is about 2 inches tall, and looks like it is going to grow very slowly. I have another in the front yard ready to put out leaves, it is one in the top pictures with the black rail fence around it. I have them planted in many places. They were planted in fall of last year. Many have been beheaded by bunnies etc. I'll post an update once some growth has taken place. My Live oak Overcup oak hybrids are raring to go, one had 6 inches get frost burned from it's top already. My Durand oak has kept it's leaves from last year, has grown some and has no frost damage although it is about 30 ft away from the frost damaged hybrid Live and Overcup oak. Strange. I have seen it mentioned that Q. Fusiformis is the most cold tolerant Live oak and the quartz mountain q. F. even hardier. When I tried to get a Quartz mountain L.O. at first it was sold out. I think one of mine may be one anyway, probably the 2 inch tall one. The Darlington oak dies young I've heard, so I avoid it. |
Good to hear your Fusiformis are growing great, they are hardy and once they hit the 3ft mark they should grow much faster. I also have been wanting a Quartz Mountain, they are hard to get. I also have some Giant Seqouias, thats another story :) |
I had a Giant Sequoia for a couple years, I think I got too close with the round-up. I got my Q. Fusiformis from Oaks of the wild west, and some from seed offered on gardenweb Texas or Oklahoma site. Maybe one from Ebay. I just found Holm oak seed on ebay about 2 hours ago. It was approx. $10.00 for 5 seeds. Maybe less, I can't remember for sure. The source is Mediteranean, it's Malta, I think any zone 7-8 people may be successful, my effort is kinda like a lottery ticket, I guess. I have tried OIKOS, but they are in zone 5 and their live oak is a DWARF, and not ever going to get large, whereas Q. Fusiformis may get to be 15 ft tall or more before I croak, hopefully anyway.I'm 42 so I'll see some size, barring an early end for me, sorry for being morbid, but you get my drift? |
I researched that Holm Oak, nice looking, it's seems to be very cold hardy,I think no problem with zone 6 Yep roundup not good for trees, my Sequoia are doing great. I'm a year older than you, so right with ya :) |
Just transplanted some of my seedlings to bigger pots, I have about 40 more to go ugh! |
My Live oak is putting out more leaves again, so I'm happy. I will be happy if it stays above freezing for the next 15 days. My other 2 Live oak "late drop" are starting to push out leaves also, they've been showing signs of doing so for more than a week, but held back by some chilly evenings. |
Poaky, That's great news, I figured they would push out new leaves, should be just a matter of time with some warm temps and spring storms to really make them grow, show some photos in a couple weeks. |
"I researched that Holm Oak, nice looking, it's seems to be very cold hardy,I think no problem with zone 6 " Not at all unless you are taking about the fairly ubiquitous (in Europe!) hybrids between it and Q. robur. (one of which is curiously called "Quercus x turneri 'Pseudoturneri'" - the False Turner's Turner Oak!) A seed strain of Q. ilex Oikos had in the 1990s that was supposedly collected in some cold part of interior southern France completely croaked around 0F for me, two plants in different locations. Completely. Not even able to sprout from the base. (this was after 1994, when zn 6 temps severe damaged my 8' Q. myrsinifolia) It's native range in Europe is all zn 8 - zn 10. A similar sized Quercus suber was hardier and managed to re-sprout from the top, but probably couldn't have done that every year. It might get a little hardier with age, though. The ones in St. Andrews Scotland seemed undamaged after 1996, when the temp was 7-10F ish, cold enough to kill all the tree sized Cordylines down back to the lower meter or so of trunk. (in other words, that is area is normally on the zn 9/8 border) But there is no way they are zn 6 hardy. |
This post was edited by davidrt28 on Sun, Apr 28, 13 at 16:21
Yep, correct I was thinking more of the inland version. sub speciies Balotta |
Now that I think about it I think the seedling I tried and failed at was a Turners oak, not Holm oak. I was supposed to be a seedling, not grafted. I am still waiting for my Holm oak acorns from ebay. |
Quercus ilex ssp. ballota? Hhhmmmm. I haven't heard of this subspecies, but "central and southern Iberia" doesn't sound much milder to me than the interior parts of the central Med. coast of France, which have been down around 0F in the very coldest winters in recorded history. Record low for Madrid is 5F. Maybe some of them in the Atlas mountains would be hardy, if they could ever be collected. However, the number of plants from that region that have actually proven to be long term plants in zn 7 east coast conditions is rather slim. As I said, they might get a little hardier with age, and I was an inexperienced gardener back then. It's possible they weren't fully hardened off. They were in the 2-3' range and had maybe come through one or two previous winters. Still I'd be hesitant to trust something that dies that easily to a permanent position in the garden. The Quercus suber is definitely hardier and lasted a few more years. The people who bought my parent's house finally cut it down after one of the sorta cold winters of the early 2000s, it was maybe 9' tall. It probably would have come back, but I can see why they wanted something that looked like cr-p out of their garden. It wasn't very pretty under the best of circumstances: all of these Mediterranean evergreen/sclerophyllous oaks are rather ugly until they become full sized trees. If I had to have one evergreen oak to try I'd much rather it be one of the American or Asian ones. It's a darn shame someone hasn't imported scions of the Lucombe oak, which would probably be more likely to stay evergreen than the Q.X turneri, and is absolutely one of the most magnificent oaks of them all. I still remember seeing the tree at Kew for the first time in 1993. It has big, bold glossy leaves. Really striking. Sadly one of the many great European garden plants that has never been imported to the US. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_ilex
I am sorry, but the tree that I have tried and failed to grow was the Q. Robur X quercus Ilex, AKA Turners oak. will be receiving the Holm oak acorns (hopefully) any day now from Malta. |
My Live oak "late drop" trees are taking their time leafing out and the one "releafing" out. I may have to wait a week and a half for pics of leaf-out for them. I have gotten Beadles oak and OvercupX White oak from Mossy oak natives. Also a Bald Cypress for an area that has a good bit of water about 2 ft down under the top "shelf" of soil. |
*** Posted by davidrt28 7 (My Page) on Wed, May 1, 13 at 5:52 It wasn't very pretty under the best of circumstances: all of these Mediterranean evergreen/sclerophyllous oaks are rather ugly until they become full sized trees. Funny, I have to agree. As much as I was impressed by the the huge, old Live oaks near/in New Orleans, the younger ones were just non-descript. Most any other oak looks better while young. |
Beng, I think David was talking about variations of the Southern Europe Holm Oaks, not American Live Oaks. I think young live oaks are great looking and they are still nice and green in the winter, instead of some ugly leafless trees that look dead. |
Poaky, Yes in general these live oaks leaf out slowly, but good to know your one live oak is releafing at the freeze you had. |
Poaky, This stuff is supposed to be great for live oak, it's called ectomycorrhizae fungi, and it forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots. I am going to get some, dissolve in rain water (tap has chlorine will kill fungi) and pour into soil around the trees. You can get it at link I provided. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Fungi for healthy plants and trees
There is a organic fert that includes soil goodies but I have public water and wonder if it kills anything good present in the soil or any compost I might add. We used to have well water but the neighbors septic was contaminating our well. Pretty gross and the prick was a home builder for years, he purposely moved his septic. When my family didn't want to kick in for public water years ago, he moved his septic close to our well. I was a kid when this happened, though.When we could use our well, it was high in calcium and we had to use water softener. I wonder if my public water would do in any miccorhizae fungi. I could get the Mycorrhizae fungi from local woods, there is a colony of oak Beech woods very close to me. There are wild woodland Mayapple, Trillium, Virginia bluebells and bears breeches in the Understory. This is a beautiful untouched TINY slice of heaven. There are a couple of areas like this near me. One area is small and may be too small for much change to happen there. The other could eventually be sold as wooded plots. The owner has made a road through the woods. I hope if he sells off plots that the homebuilders will put their homes among the native trees and foliage present there vs clearing out the native trees that have likely been there for many years. I know they've been there for all of my 42 years, and were mature forest when I was 6 years old and my parents bought my present homesite. I;m sorry this has gone off topic, but, I will take a few soil shovels in these oak beech plots to obtain Mycorrhizae in case it isn't there already. The only trees I have any trouble growing are Hemlocks. Both Eastern and the Western variety. My soil tests show that all I'm lacking is calcium when testing against a site with nice green hemlock trees. I added gypsum with no improvement. All other soil elements are better than the site where the nice green Hemlocks are in the wild.I used gypsum because my soil PH is about 6. My dad used to lime every spring years ago. Also there is a row of nicely green Hemlocks about 2 miles from me, so the Whooly Adegid is seemingly uinlikely. |
Within a week or 2 I can take new pics of my Live oak "late drop". The leaves are coming out but will look better after a week or 2. I have 2 other Live oak "late drop' Trees that are waking up also. I will take pics of all 3. |
Poaky, Looking forward to photos I read somewhere that once the fungi is in the soil, the chlorine is neutralized. I was wondering how the live oak that was frost bitten is looking, is it pushing out new leaves where the dead black ones were? |
This post was edited by joeinmo on Wed, May 8, 13 at 8:49
"Beng, I think David was talking about variations of the Southern Europe Holm Oaks, not American Live Oaks. I think young live oaks are great looking and they are still nice and green in the winter, instead of some ugly leafless trees that look dead." Yep. Young live oaks look like any other young oak. Maybe a little more branch-y. For some reason, any immature evergreen European oak I've seen...and that includes a few in Europe...is weirdly gawky and awkward looking. At some arboretum on the East coast...could be the VA State one, I was surprised to find one of the semi-evergreen SW European species besides Q. suber and Q. ilex. Might have been .Q faginea. It too, was very ugly. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.barcham.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/page_slideshow/F1_-_Quercus_suber_row.JPG
This post was edited by davidrt28 on Wed, May 8, 13 at 23:53
"Until it gets beyond semi-mature it is often buoyed up by a thick bamboo cane by nurseries to support the weak stem. Our advice is never accept one unless it is strong enough to support itself." |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.barcham.co.uk/trees/quercus-suber-cork-oak
My Live oak "Late drop" seedlings are getting leaves. I took pics today. My brother will help me post them tomorrow evening. We have a possible 31F evening coming up in a few days. I will not be covering the trees though. The last protection effort made no difference, or did more harm than good. I am hoping that the rain that is forecasted saves the new bud-break foliage from harm. |
Poaky, Looking forward to the pics, as for the 31 degree temperature, water the soil below your live oak trees right at about 32 degrees, this will increase the temperature around the trees by a couple degrees for about an hour or two. More than likely that 31 degree temp will happen around 5:30 am - 6 am, so get up a little earlier and water. The water releases thermal units as the water evaporates, this then heats up the surrounding area around the tree. |
Poaky, Looks great, nice bounce back from that frost. |
The last 2 pics above are 2 different trees, separate from the top 2 pics . The top 2 pics are the same tree, followed by tree 2 and 3 at the bottom. So far so good. |
Joe in MO, I have purchased a organic food with ecto and endo fungis. My soil is probably already full of them, but if nothing else it's an organic fert. |
Here is another live oak I have. It's Interesting how the same variety Quercus Fusiformis can look different from one tree to the next when young. |
Poaky, Ok I see the difference in your trees. Some Live Oak have red or burgundy when the leaves first leaf out, then they turn bright green. In the pic I added above, the leaves were reddish burgundy and as you can see are now bright green. PS - It was 88 degrees here in SW Missouri today. Live Oaks love the heat |
This post was edited by joeinmo on Tue, May 14, 13 at 23:13
Poaky, Looking Forward to see how the fungis works for you in your area. Will keep you informed about my experiment with it as well. |
Poaky, How did your live oaks do during that late May frost? |
All 3 of the Live oak "late drop" are doing great. I stayed up all night and sprayed them with a hose before the sun hit the leaves. It worked, they didn't get damaged the last frost day. The top inch of one had 2 leaves brown, no big deal. I moved one of them where my Quercus Fusiformis was, because the top never releafed out on the Q. Fusiformis, but it put out 2 suckers. I will let both grow and see which grows more vigorously for the season. I have since bought a couple more Live oak "late drop" because they came out great this past winter. Something that no regular Quercus Virginiana has done, and I've tried a few before. This past winter was pretty harsh, with days of sustained 20's and some teens and single digits. I have one that is in a downslope area, which may be colder than where the others are. Joeinmo, your tree is more developed than mine. Mine should start to branch out this year or next. I will post more pics after the trees put out a growth spurt or 2. Are your Live oaks regular Q. Virginiana? In the past I tried a Q. V. from Virginia, and it croaked. |
Poaky, Mine are Quercus Fusiformis and I have one that is hybrid Fusiformis/Virginiana. Glad to hear the watering down worked. Looking forward to some pics of some good leaf out soon. |
- Posted by hardytropicalguy z6 SWMI (My Page) on Sun, Jun 16, 13 at 23:18
good job poaky and joeinmo guess what? Cistus nursery has a zone 5 Quercus Chrysolepis you may want to try. A few other good EG oaks to try too. Don't buy them all tho- I want to try some too!! :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cistus nursery EG oaks
HardyTropical, Thanks for the info, there are a few I'm going try from that website. |
I have about 7 Live oaks in my yard now 4 lived and are doing good after last winter, I added 3 more from Mossy oak natives, and the Q. Fusiformis is in it's 4th year in my yard. The Q. Fusiformis looks great but has not put on any verticle growth. It came up from the roots and has 2 leaders that are not more than 2 inches in height above last years height, making it about 14 inches tall.. I added another Live oak late drop 2 feet from this Q. Fusiformis to see which one does best in a several year time period. If the Mossy oak Late drop don't make it for 3 or 4 years in a row, I'll have my Q. Fusiformis that grow S_L_O_W_L_Y, but still stay alive. I haven't gotten any noticeable growth from the other Live oaks yet, but will post if I do. |
I have read the info on the Quercus Chysolepis and the hardiness is great, but I am worried about the rainfall here being more than the tree is adapted for. I guess my Quercus Fusiformis is happy with less rain than it gets here. I am tempted to order a Q. Chysolpepis anyway. I am very hopeful for the Late drop Live oaks I have though. I have a Burr oak from Dax's acorns he sent last fall. I chose the most vigorous sprout out of 4 or 5 . Oh, you know I am going to squeeze more in somewhere. |
It's me AGAIN. From the description, the Q. Chrylosepis is as slow as Q. Fusiformis. If anyone has planted or WILL plant one give updates. My Durand oak has been evergreen from last spring (when I first planted it) until the present. The leaves are narrow and close to Live oak leaves when they have the holly-like shape. That may change eventually, but is persistent now. |
Poaky, Not sure how hot it is in PA, but heat is what live oaks love. Mine grow like weeds with heat and water. 99 to 96 degrees here today |
I agree with Joe. The heat really makes em push the new growth out. Although they break bud in April, mine don't really start pushing hard until the middle of June. The tree in my yard put on a foot in the last 1-1.5 weeks while only pushing ~4-6" the two months previous to that. John |
John, Same here,put on a foot of growth on last week or 2. Last year all that 100 degree heat only cause them to grow. |
My LO from last year are putting out new growth. We have had high 80's for about a week and then 3-4 days of heavy rain. The new ones are starting to put out some new growth also. They would probably be taller if the spring growth that frost damaged would have not been killed back. The new growth is just starting to get going and is only about 3 inches tall on most of these L.O. The Q. Fusiformis in it's 4th year or 3rd, sorry not sure, has sprouted from the roots. I am hoping the more vigorous Live oak "Late drop" make it through winter 2013-2014, and I think they will, but the Q. Fusiformis Pretty surely will. When the new growth gets beyond 3 inches, I will take more pics of the "Late drop" live oak that I planted Spring 2012. I hope there is lots of new growth to show. Wish me luck. |
I don't have anything great to add yet, but the Live oak "Late drop" in the first picture of this thread has put out 7 inches approx. this season. My Q. Fusiformis is looking nice at about 14 inches tall. The other 2 late drop Live oak only pushed out a few inches so far, but look ok anyway. My Durand oak may be a hybrid, or not. It has kept it's foliage from last growing season and over the past winter and is still holding the same leaves. The leaves are shaped like the thin holly-like leaves of some live oaks. |
- Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on Wed, Jul 10, 13 at 8:35
My Q. virginianas are loving this wetter summer. Some summers the newer later growth tips will wilt and dry up in mid-July and August. This season they've never looked better. Tallest one is about 15 feet now. Also, the Ubame oak is really looking good too. I think this might be a tad hardier than virginiana and I think it's a more handsome tree -- at least the leaves are nicer. I've never seen a really mature Ubame, so can't comment on the mature tree form compared to Southern live oak. My Chinese evergreen oak is putting out a huge new flush of burgundy leaves from the steady rains. Love to see this! New growth seems to be larger in leaf size than the Spring flush. |
My Q. Virginiana "late drop' is about 8-9" new growth . Not much more than my last post in other words. Joe in Moe that is great that yours is doing good. I just hope that I can get close to 2 feet on my Live oak late drop by the end of the season. I am happy about my Durand oak being evergreen for almost a full year also. I am also glad my oaks have stayed free of oak wilt, with me adding oaks from Arizona and Louisiana also Florida, and having no problems. My other Late drop, Live oaks are looking good but aren't as impressive as the one in the first pic on this thread. There is another that is putting on a little more growth. I will post updates in the early fall after they all have put out all the growth they will for the growing season. Joe in Moe let me see in pics, how your Live oak has done also. Just to clarify, your above pictured Live oakj is growing in Missouri? |
Poaky, I live in extreme SW Missouri, about 30 min from Arkansas border, 45 min to Oklahoma border, 5 hours to the Texas Border. Missouri can range from zone 5 to zone 7a depending if you live in the northern part to the southern part, generally most anything south of I-44 is considered the southern portion. We are considered mid-south or southern plains, although we live in the Ozark Mountains. Missouri Borders Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Kansas on the north side of the state and borders, Kentucky Tennessee, Arkansas and Oklahoma on the Southern side, there is a huge range of plants, trees and temperatures and climate from one end to the next. Northern part of the state is prairie and flat, gets significant snow cold winters and mild summers and looks like Iowa. Southern part has hills and Mountains and has little snow if any, has oaks, maples, cypress, magnolia etc., has mild dry winters and hot humid summers. So think southern or Tennessee-like. Yes the Live Oaks I have are here in Southern Missouri. I sent you a photo of a new spurt of 8" growth on my tree from the past week. |
Looks good Joe, My Q. Fusiformis has gotten wider, but not much taller than 8-10 inches. It has put out 2 side branches.There is no doubt that Q. Fusiformis is zone 6 hardy, but grows slowly. My "late drop" Live oak are still the same as my post 1 -4 days ago. I caught another "late drop" Live oak that had gotten pinned to the ground accidentally. It was still securely rooted in the ground and I was able to right it up and it looks salvageable still. You said you have another 4 months of growth. I have about another 2 1/2 to 3 depending on weather patterns. Sometimes October can be mostly mild, and November being when things get seriously cold. I guess it will be a wait and see thing. I'll try to get a couple pics of those that have been in the ground since last season. |
I have a pic of the Live oak late drop in the 1st pic on the thread. It is the tallest plant against the wood fence backdrop. My Durand oak that kept it's leaves is here |
The Live oak against the wood fence has put out 8-10 inches so far this season. There are lots of plants in the photo, but it is the tallest. There is a Rhody and Sweet woodruff behind it. The last pic is my 2 year old Durand oak. It kept it's leaves last year until present. Last winter was persistent cold but no horrible extreme cold. I have yet to purchase a weather station though. |
They look good, the late drop looks much bigger. I'm going to look up the Durand Oak |
The "Late drop" is probably a Q. Fusiformis X Q. Virginiana hybrid. My Durand oak is a white family oak, zone 6 +. Possibly related to Live oak. I got it from Mossy oak native nursery. |
I was thinking your late drop was Fusiformis and Virginiana too, fast grower. Here is a photo of my baby acorns on my Fusiformis, approximately a 4 year tree or so. |
Joe, your live oak is ahead of all of mine. My L.O. in the fenced/protected zone is due for another vertical growth sprout, but yours is more developed certainly to be making acorns. I will take more pics in late Aug or Sept. Maybe Oct. Whenever the last spurt gets unfurled. |
Poaky, Not sure how old your live oaks are, but mine are 4 years now, so look for yours to start producing acorns at about that age. |
Joe, My Q. Fusiformis is about 4, well, 3 1/2 years in my yard. My Q. V. X Q. F (or) AKA Live oak Late drop, were planted Spring 2012. I also added 3 or 4 more this spring. I put them in my lower yard, which may be colder than the 3 in my upper yard. Sorry to repeat myself, but the late drop are already taller in one year than my Q. Fusiformis. I will take a better pic of the plain Q. Fusiformis when the growing season is nearly done. |
Looking forward to the pics, I guess these Fusiformis love the heat and grow faster out here |
My Q. Fusiformis that was only 2 inches tall is about 14 inches tall or more, and getting side branches. It's a big deal to me, so humor me. Other Live oaks are still growing. I will try to take better pics of end of season growth, it's hard to see the trees in some of my pics. Maybe my brother can hold some paper again st the back of the trees, so you can see them good. |
looking forward to it |
I finally got up-to-date Live oak pictures for Sept 2013. The first one is the one in the protected area that I planted in Spring 2012. DSC00336_zpsbde8063b.jpg"/> |
Basically I have 2 late drop live oak that are approaching winter #2, besides the tiny 2 in front of the spring 2013 transplant with the black fence around them. I think I will move the babies instead of the taller whip that has some height to it. If my other Late drop L.O make it through this coming winter I will update in spring. Joe (or anyone in zone 6 ) How is your L.O doing after this growing season? |
Poaky, They Look great, I will update with pics of mine soon. |
Poaky, Another winter coming on, I will get some pictures posted when all the other trees lose their leaves but my live oaks still are nice and green. Probably late Nov or Dec. |
I know Joe, I am worried a little about the live oaks not surviving this winter. They did great last winter, but it was a rainy winter last winter, what if this winter isn't? Well, I guess that's what watering cans are for. While they are small it's easy. My "late drop" live oaks did better than my Fusiformis. The 3 I have of Fusiformis died back to 3 inches this past winter. Well, anyway, I am looking forward to your update photos, if you have time to post, no hurry, whenever you can get to it. I will add one thing, all of my Late drop L.O. have more spikey leaves than when they were planted spring 2012. They arrived with no leaf sinuses, and releafed in spring 2013 with the holly looking shape, I guess that is what they call "site plastic". |
Poaky, I think might have a slightly colder winter without any sunspot activity. Yes mine have gotten spiked too, but as the tree gets taller, the lower leaves stay smooth. |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Thu, Oct 3, 13 at 11:12
I just found this after posting about Compton's Oak and whether or not it ends up evergreen. I'm a zone warmer, so it might be worth it for me to try Fusiformis as well as the "late drop" which must be the one that Nativ Nurseries sells?? However, you NEVER see a true Q. virginiana around here. In DC proper, yes (there are some at the National Arboretum) but not here. The closest thing to an evergreen oak I've seen here is a Q. hemisphaerica (not sure I'm spelling that right and too lazy to google) and it does end up bare by February usually. |
Hairmetal, Try the Fusiformis and even though you live in USDa z7, thats an average, these trees love heat. Check out your heat zone below |
Here is a link that might be useful: Heat Zones
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Fri, Oct 4, 13 at 9:41
My heat zone is either 6 or 7, but I can't zoom in close enough to be sure. |
Cold isn't the only thing trees have to endure. My virginiana was growing just fine, passed though a few winters and getting size. Then, it got crushed by Fallen trees thanks to Sandy. Have another containerized one for the Spring. |
Hairmetal, my Compton's oak about 40 ft from the house remained evergreen until the next spring. I have 2 more that lost their leaves by December. If you decide to buy from Mossy oak natives Nursery, you will need to spend about $20.00 approx., as a minimum, so you can always try the "late drop" Live oak, they are cheap enough that if you lost out I think they are $5-$6 a tree, so no big loss. I only know of one source of Q. Fusiformis, Oaks of the wild west in Arizona. My Q. Fusiformis have all lost their top growth over the first winter down to 2-3 ". One has done this twice, and in it's 3rd year it is shorter than a first year seedling of the Late drop L.O. It's your choice, the Compton's are nice so far, but if you have room to try the late drop, if mine did ok this past winter in zone 6 you should be fine. The Compton's oak champion in Virginia is as big as most Southern live oaks, but the branching pattern and texture are not the same as the Live oak, I can only guess the Late drop will have the structure of the true Southern L.O. |
I forgot to add shipping turned the $20.00 price on the 4 Late drop live.o I ordered to $30.00 for the 4 trees |
Njoasis, I know it's possible that snow can cause a lot of damage to live oaks, but the much weaker white pines we have have been damaged, but not torn down by some really wet heavy snow over the 40 years in our yard. It is good that you have shared your experience so people can judge if they want to risk it. But it was the OTHER trees that fell down on the live oak. I am worried about my Magnolia grandifolia when it gets larger, having enough wet snow to make it loose limbs, but the L.O. has fine leaves and I don't think will have as bad of a time with snow load until kit gets thickly foliated. |
If you are in zone 7 or higher, the live oak tree should survive regardless of snow load. I would agree, grandifloras may be more sensitive to snow loads but this depends on the variety of grandiflora--some are very vulnerable, others are just not damaged (in my experience). Growing a Live Oak in zone 6 is really pushing it. Good luck with that. I have usually seen them listed as good to 7, but even so, I don't see any around me. But, this is sometimes due to lack of availability and gardening traditions. There is a beautiful, big, long leaf pine on my block which is also listed as good to Zone 7, but I never see them either! |
"If you are in zone 7 or higher, the live oak tree should survive regardless of snow load. " I don't know about this blanket statement. Zone 7 would mean Martha's Vineyard. It is solidly zn 7 but I would doubt there's one at Polly HIll. It's just that the summers aren't very warm, probably not warm enough to harden the wood of a live oak. Even in the zn 7 suburbs of DC, Balto., northern Delaware, etc. Magnolia grandifora is clearly orders of magnitude more prevalent than live oak. Yes it's a more marketable tree perhaps (the magnolia I mean) but if live oaks were plenty hardy, we'd expect to see more of them. I really think they are only 7b hardy in their normal form...and with respect to "big tree hardiness" when you really don't want to have a massive die off of the top. (clearly for a shrub, or even something like a fig or pomegranate, you care less if it dies back to the ground) The last place in Virginia they are common is Williamsburg. Of course some forms could be hardier. Some of the ones in Williamsburg were singed by 0F in 1994. (and the less hardy Asian oaks like Q. acuta looked really bad) There used to be a live oak at Hill's Nursery in Arlington, VA. Looked OK but when Mr. Hill was consulted by Lady Bird Johnson for planting a live oak at the White House, he planted a Quercus myrsinifolia! If you have access to the Washington Post archives search "Hill's Nursery live oak" and you should find the article from the 1990s about their history in DC. The "City of Trees" book also has something to say about the subject. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://arnoldia.arboretum.harvard.edu/pdf/articles/2013-70-3-the-quest-for-the-hardy-southern-live-oak.pdf
BTW, with this thread becoming unwieldy, I recommend we start a "PART 2" version of it. |
Honestly zones are just a guess. You have USDA which is mainly gardenening, you have Arborday which is mainly trees, you have heat zones, sunset zones etc. I am in 6b USDA, but 7 Arborday and my heat zone is 7 southern here in SW Missouri. In addition, there are a few varieties of Live Oak. Late Drop, Fusiformis etc. - If you have a Fusiformis it will be ok in 6b, it might grow slowly in a low heat zone, it needs heat. Live oaks are among the strongest oaks in the United States, they can survive snow cover, in addition their leaves are small and won't carry much load. |
I am only heat zone 6 and Hardiness 6. I am happy with my spring 2012 planted live oaks. Hybrids of Q. FusiformisX Q. Virginiana. They are showing great growth from 2013 spring growth all the way too the current fall season. I think that my Live oaks will do great in zone 6, in full sun zone 6, compared to partial sun zone 7. |
Ok, All I can say 100% is that my Live oak-Late drop _ Quercus Virginiana, has done great in zone 6 Pa in winter 2012-2013. It held on to it's leaves until May 2013. It started to bud out in May 2013, but the weather wasn't ready to be steady enough to not destroy the new buds until some weeks later. |
I can't say all tender growth trees have adjusted to some colder areas, but some have, so why not try some if you want to try? |
Poaky, How are Fusiformis and Late Drop doing this fall? I'll probably get some pics out when all other trees have lost their leaves :) |
Good to hear from you Joe in Mo. So far my Live oak "late drop" trees, 3 of them on year 2 in-ground, look nice and green yet, as of November 1, 2013. My other 4 planted this past summer are okay.. Anyhoo, I hope my potential hybrid live oak "late drops" are okay in a colder zone, being "zone 6". I hope I didn't make a mistake in listing how many trees were successful, so far. I will just say all is fine so far. I am confident that the newbie Live oak "late drop" will be hardy, just like my original 3 Live oak "late drop" |
I forgot to add that the plain Q. Fusiformis is still green. It will not be stressed (and the "late drop" live oak also) won't be stressed until late December and January, also February, March. Once April comes around, the Live oaks may put out some growth that will be ruined by spring frosts. May, likely middle to late May it will be safe for new growth, to not be ruined by late frosts. |
Hi Poaky, Glad to hear all well, mine are all still green, except one that might have gotten too much water has a couple yellow leaves here and there. |
I have 2 other Q. Fusiformis I forgot to mention because they died back the first winter and are now about 3" tall, really disappointing compared to the "late drop" LO. I found an old post I made that I had mentioned some teens in Jan and Feb, so I guess if they're still green in late Feb, I can get happy. |
Poaky, Very interesting about the die off and grow back of the Fusiformis. So the late drop LO are what combo of hybrid? |
Poaky, Was thinking about Fusiformis die off during winter, I think the stem stays tender longer, while your latedrop probably turns a bit more woody. I think if you cover the Fusiformis this year with a large pot when you temps get below 15 degrees, next year they will be "woody" enough to survive next winter. |
JoeIn Mo, I had thought that the Q. Fusiformis would be the tough one. You know that the tree with that name would survive in tact compared to the "late drop" Q. Virginiana, It seems as though the Quercus Virginiana "late drop" is really the better tree to try in my zone 6 yard, where it has dropped to -8 F for one night. I can only guess what the Live oak "late drop" are genetically. I had guessed Q. VirginianaX Q. Fusiformis. It is not mentioned on the Mossy oak natives web site what it is, but is mentioned that it is a possible cross breed or back-cross of other live oaks. I just assumed it was Q. V X Q. F, because of the leaf form being really close to the 2 live oak I mentioned being a possible cross. I am sorry if I guessed wronge. |
Nothing big to add yet, but I will just add that on the Mossy oak natives website, there is a brief video of the "late drop" live oak MOMMA tree in the background, but unfortunately it's in a wooded area and just a tall evergreen oak in a wooded lot, so I know it isn't a scrub live oak, but you can just ASSUME that in full sun it will look like what you imagine a live oak to look like, of course, meaning wide spreading shade tree. I want to add that I gave my best friend 2 of these "late drop" live oaks in Sept 2013, planted them for her, because she is a possible zone 5b. She is at the foot of the Appalacian Mtns. I misspelled that probably. Her yard is brutal as far as wind goes. Her yard gets wind-blasted in winter. Much more than mine. I just need to get some critter detterent fences up for her. She gets lots of deer and rabbits, she is surrounded by woods. I hope the critters don't interfere with these live oaks before I can protect them. I am interested to see how they overwinter in her windy, cold yard this coming winter. I told her of course what I'm doing, in case they don't make it. I gave her wild evergreen Mags too. |
Poaky, Wow your really trying to stretch those late drop in zone 5b, lol. I read about the late drop, appears to be Fusiformis/Virginiana hybrid but one that holds its acorns late into December. My Fusiformis are from acorns collected in northern Texas in late December. |
Poaky, In case you missed this on another post. I gathered the acorns for this tree late Dec 2012, so it's not yet a year old. I gave it to a friend. It will stay in pot outside in winter unless gets down to 10 degrees or lower to prevent root ball freezing. Quercus Fusiformis extreme north Texas variety. I also have some Okahoma variations of the Fusiformis as well. |
I never saw the above tree, and you mentioning it before. From what you mentioned, and I agree with, it seems our trees are of similar seed source. They mentioned (Mossy oaks) for Texans to take notice. I looked at my biggest of the 2 nicest late drops and the wood seems like it isn't limp and tender on either. I guess I should quit blabbering about it and see how it does in time, maybe adding an update in January, maybe the 15th of Jan. I want to thank David for the article. I got baby trees from one or 2 of those Virginia located Q. Virginiana before I tried the late drop L.O. They survived until around January or around-abouts then. My friends yard with the Late drop looks sad. Either the leaves are gone from wind, or beasts chopped them down. I never protected them. Yesterday I went to her yard but didn't know I would be beforehand, and brought no protection. It was dark so I could only say the headlights showed no leaves. My yellow leaved from the same batch late drops have their yellow leaves though. I will try 2 more in her yard in spring, if the present ones are dead. I will have to bring protection at planting time. I will start a new thread, or any repliers can. David I love the pics in your post, a couple trees were on the Virginia big tree website, but they were small pics. Those of the multiple trees (groves) aren't on the V big trees at all. They look healthier without the moss draped, but the moss in just some lower areas is nice. I recently saw a bigger pic of the champion Compton's oak, and am glad I have 3 of them, the pic someone posted shows the branching pattern, and it is really great. |
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Jojoba oil is the closest thing to the natural oils in are own skin. I prefer to use this oil in my work as it is a healthy choice for the skin. You can even wash your body with jojoba oil. I have clients that use a drop to run through their hair. Great for people with curly hair.
I used to mostly use massage gel before I tried this product for my allergy sensitive clients, but now I use this almost exclusively for all clients. Jojoba oil is the closest thing to human sebum-the oil our bodies produce, and our skin loves it. Great stuff.
I am a massage therapist and have been using jojoba since 1996. That's the only oil I use. All natural, no shelf life, no scents, doesn't stain my sheets or leave an oily odor on the sheets, clients don't feel or look slimed after a massage. It is non-allergenic. Highly recommend it!
I won't use any other product. No preservatives, never goes rancid and my clients love it because it doesn't make them feel greasy.
Hobacare makes the best jojoba oil for the lowest price, i wouldn't use any other
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