2009 First Leafers in coastal South Carolina
I left my camera cord at work, but photos are forthcoming.
We had out first hard freeze in Charleston around November 18. This is 3-4 weeks earlier than normal, thus making for an extra long winter period.
This year there is virtual tie between the first to send up the first new leaf.
Its no surprise that basjoo was in lead pack. However, the basjoo was tied this year by of all things, SABA. So far, the Saba leaf growth has been faster than Basjoo.
Next in line were Ice Cream and Dwarf Namwah(I call it dwarf Ice Cream) and Raja Puri.
The Brazillian is pushing out a dead leaf, but no green seen yet. There is no sign of green from the Dwarfs or Tall Orinocos, Ele Eles, Kandarian, Pisang Raja.
These plants had no artificial protection(ie leaves, burlap, plastic, Christmas lights, etc), but were in the ground with some mulch.
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