Two Tree Shots

[otherprof]

6/12/19 d7200 50 1.8D

1. Parking Lot Palms

2. Extreme Pruning

 

[danbob6]

Nice images. Shame about the pruning job on #2. It looks so violated.

 

[otherprof]

Nice images. Shame about the pruning job on #2. It looks so violated.

It sure does, but I've seen this before. The ficus trees come back beautifully the next year. The gardening crew here does a great job, right down to deadheading roses! BTW, this extreme cutting back is sometimes used on young bonsai trees.

 

[danbob6]

Wow. Looking forward to seeing a photo of the trees when they’re in full bloom.

 

[Jeff15]

Nice trees..........

 

[otherprof]

Wow. Looking forward to seeing a photo of the trees when they’re in full bloom.

We just got back to L.A., and happened to pass the same tree. The amazing thing is I remembered your request! Still not full bloom seven months after the severe pruning, but it's clear they didn't kill it.