Just so you know I name anything bigger than a bush. I grew up without much money as a child and really cherished all my possessions. So much so, they all got names. My bed was Samsonite. I had the Chair of Power. It was a papasan, what else would you call it? So it just makes sense I name my trees, but only if I plant them myself. Hey, every girl has to draw a line somewhere.
My sister bought me a scheffaera as a housewarming gift about 10 years ago. I named it Neville. Sadly, Neville suffered the same copious neglect inflicted on most of my former plants that refused to bear fruit. He was left outside froze and never recovered. See how I still anthropomorphise him? Anyway, that started the Harry Potter naming theme.
Residing in my yard currently are:
Percival (or Pearcival hahah get it. Well no, really it is cute.) the dwarf Bartlett pear tree. He is getting friend to mate with this spring.
Neville (I couldn't resist. I promise to do better this time.) He is a dwarf McIntosh apple tree. He got the name because he doesn't look like much right now but I am sure given time he will reach is potential.
Luna My dwarf Honey-crisp apple tree.
I have plans for an small arbor this coming spring so I will get to name a lot more. It will be fun for all. Ok, mostly me.
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