by James Presendorfer-McGinnis | Sep 1, 2015 | Plant of the Week
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ This beautiful Chamaecyparis situated behind Kohlberg Hall is showing off its healthy, dark green foliage. In Japanese, hinoki means “fire tree”. This dwarf hinoki cypress has likely surpassed its expected height of 9’, but the...
by James Presendorfer-McGinnis | Aug 11, 2015 | Plant of the Week
Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’ Isabelle Cosby Courtyard has a lot of interesting plants, including this Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’. With its red flowers during this hot time of year, it draws a lot of interest. These plants enjoy full sun to partial sun, and are heat tolerant....
by James Presendorfer-McGinnis | Jul 29, 2015 | Plant of the Month
Acer palmatum, often referred to as a Japanese maple, is native to Korea, China, and Japan. They’re beautiful plants, and I thoroughly enjoy how much the cultivars vary. Acer palmatum displays many genetic differences. Height and shape can vary between cultivars, but...
by James Presendorfer-McGinnis | Jul 15, 2015 | Plant of the Week
Alocasia macrorrhizos ‘Black Stem’ Although the Terry Shane Teaching Garden has many interesting and beautiful plants, this Alocasia really caught my eye with its black stem and strong leaves. The dark venation on the underside of the leaves adds a very...
