The Ruins of Summer

Heat and drought of summer causes a lot of stress to a lot of plants. Even hardy hibiscus found it hard to beat the summer this year.

Kwanzan Cherry tree.

A new fresh leaf of Kwanzan Cherry tree

of the same tree above.

All hardy hibiscus bit by spider mite

and eaten by beetles.

Hardy hibiscus flower buds

gets dry before making it to a bloom.

Leaves of Camelia

have crisp burn marks

on their tips.

Despite the burn marks,

there's a hope of beautiful

camelia flowers.