This view of the plant shows the fast growth this variety is capable of. These plants are planted 18 inches apart, and are beginning their third year of growth.
This close up view of Lynnwood shows what the pads
look like. You can see the spines that this variety does carry. They are
not too troublesome, and can be scraped off easily enough. The new leaves
here are now ready to harvest, they are the light green leaves at the top
of the plant. The older leaves turn a glaucus blue color. But the color
in reality is not quite as deep blue as depicted here, the camera caught
the light just right and made the plants look bluer than normal.
There are several flower buds visible
at the top of the plant.
This photo shows to good advantage the nice fruiting
of Lynnwood. You can easily see the large spines and glochids on this variety.
This is one to handle with tongs. It is still low in glochids compared
to most wild varieties. But cannot be in any way be construed as being spineless.
It is still an attractive plant that will not cause much in the way of
spiny trouble if used as landscape plants. The fruit is large and
very sweet, and can easily be peeled and juiced for a nice red juice, syrup
or jelly.
This is Vickie holding some mature Lynnwood cuttings. These leaves are large, and the weight is also. These were taken in spring when the leaves are just putting out new growth. Spring and summer is the best time to order and get these cuttings. You will likely get fresh leaves growing within weeks if ordering at this time. Fall and winter orders are prone to just sit until warm weather arrives, and are also more likely to have rotting problems. If you wish to order in winter it is possible for us to put your order on hold until spring, this will result in better conditions for the plant. We will not cash your check until the order is shipped.
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