thanks for the discussion
I grew up in P'cola and have family in Lillian, AL, now living about 3 miles inland at Biloxi.
I've noticed over the years that the azealas? and figs generally start blooming 2-3 weeks sooner in Lillian and Mobile than at my place.
What a difference a few miles can make.
Here's to a mild winter and fair winds,

Jose
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Growing: Orinoco, Rajapuri, Dwarf Cav, SDC, TT, Dwarf Red, Dwarf Namwah, Tall Namwah (aka Ice Cream), Dwarf Brazilian, Veinte Cohol, California Gold, Double Mohai, NOT-Goldfinger, Gran Nain, Velutina