Crataegus coccidioides is also known as kansas hawthorn in some realms. I bagged about 30 of them on Sunday along with 50 Rhus trilobata (three-leaf sumac). We spent the early part of the week bagging up young cherry trees into 7-10 gallon bags. Real exciting, eh? I do find it interesting. My coworkers and I are getting to know each other over by the "dirt pile." We have around 2000 trees to plant this monthish and we've planted around 350-400 trees so far. Not all my work is by the "dirt pile," I have been learning how to sell trees to customers and how to set up drip irrigation lines.
This week I aspire to learn a few fruit tree varieties by heart because knowing a few popular varieties will help me speak more fluidly to customers.
Most of the apricots have bloomed in the permanent orchard and several were lost to freezing temperatures. A few peaches have bloomed too, but they have also been hurt by the cold temperatures. Spring seems to be here one day and good ol' Winter creeps back in for a few more hits. NOAA is calling for snow and temperatures lows of 20-16 for the next couple days...yuck. I'm ready for spring...
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| Morning sunrise |
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