by John Bickel | Apr 4, 2017 | Plant of the Week
Lindera reflexa Between Alice Paul Residence Hall and the south side of Mertz Residence Hall, tastefully concealing some large building utility is the rare and interesting spicebush relative Lindera reflexa. Originally native to China, this species of Lindera is often...
by John Bickel | Mar 10, 2017 | Plant of the Week
Iris histrioides ‘Lady Beatrix Stanley’ One of the only flowers that seems to have withstood the recent temperature dip and remains resilient is the recently planted Iris histrioides ‘Lady Beatrix Stanley’. This remarkable little flower is a cultivar of the Turkey...
by John Bickel | Feb 16, 2017 | Plant of the Week
Abies koreana The Korean fir is a neatly branched, dense, conical evergreen with an interesting accent making it irresistible to the eye. Toward the ends of the branches, the needles curve upward to reveal a silver, dual-striped adaxial surface giving the impression...
by John Bickel | Feb 2, 2017 | Plant of the Week
Ternstroemia gymnanthera ‘Sotall’ In the bleak conditions of mid-winter, evergreen plants can be essential to uphold a garden’s character. Ternstroemia gymnanthera is a small evergreen shrub that is native to southeastern Asia and is generally listed in hardiness zone...
by John Bickel | Jan 5, 2017 | Plant of the Week
Stewartia rostrata Winter is a great time of year to appreciate how this Stewartia earned its specific epithet. The species name rostrata comes from the Latin meaning “beaked” or “hooked,” referring to the ½” long beak-like protrusions that develop at the ends of the...
