denverdrygarden.bsky.social
@denverdrygarden.bsky.social
Xeric gardener in Colorado growing for pollinators and birds with drought tolerant plants, most of which are native to the dry western US. I am DenverDryGarden on Instagram.
The leaves that remain on the tree through winter are called “marcescent” leaves, and this phenomenon of deciduous leaves present past the end of the growing season is called “marcescence”. It can be seen with several species of Oak and Beech trees, among others.
January 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Marcescense in a street planted oak tree in Denver.
January 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM