by Erin Fogarty | Aug 23, 2018 | Plant of the Week
2018 Summer Intern Lagerstroemia ‘Tuskegee’ With its large, slightly pendulous pink flowers and height of up to 20 feet, this crapemyrtle sure is a stunner! Lagerstroemia is native to East Asia, and was introduced into South Carolina around 1760. Originating in 1986,...
by Erin Fogarty | Jul 26, 2018 | Plant of the Week
Allium ‘Summer Beauty’ Looking at the mass of pale purple globes and green foliage of this plant, one cannot imagine that Allium ‘Summer Beauty’ is related to a common cooking ingredient—onions! Although it would be unwise to eat the bulbs of these plants as they are...
by Erin Fogarty | Jul 19, 2018 | Plant of the Month
The Scott Arboretum has many significant tree specimens including a pin oak, planted in 1915 by President Taft, and five state champion trees. However, my favorite is a Ginkgo biloba located in the Tree Peony Collection below Sproul Observatory. Although this...
by Erin Fogarty | Jul 12, 2018 | Plant of the Week
Fagus sylvatica As the days of summer get hotter, finding respite in a shady spot becomes more important! One of my favorite shady spots on campus is an Adirondack chair beneath the canopy of the European beech, Fagus sylvatica, outside McCabe Library. Its round crown...
by Erin Fogarty | Jun 28, 2018 | Plant of the Week
By Erin Fogarty, 2018 Summer Intern Jovibarba spp. Succulents are easy to care for and perfect for windowsills. They are a great choice for even the smallest space. Here at the Scott Arboretum, a certain succulent, Jovibarba spp, Jupiter’s beard, is finding its...
