by Josh Coceano | Feb 20, 2025 | Plant of the Week
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’ (hybrid witchhazel) While the weather is certainly unpredictable this time of year, one constant is the steady increase in daylight. We are not the only ones to take note. Despite the seesaw in temperature, plants are slowly awakening....
by Josh Coceano | Oct 11, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Heliconia psittacorum (parrot heliconia) Heliconia hail from tropical and subtropical climates and as such produce flowers all year long. The flower is distinctive and can range in colors from red and orange to yellow and green. The brightly colored waxy bracts are...
by Josh Coceano | Feb 17, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Hamamelis vernalis ‘Lansing’ is in full bloom! The vernal witchhazel is reliably one of the first Hamamelis to bloom in the new year. While the flowers are among the smallest of the Hamamelis species, they are especially fragrant. Dirr praises H. vernalis as a “great...
by Josh Coceano | Jan 31, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Nyssa ogeche (Ogeechee tupelo) is a fascinating plant! Under the umbrella of the swamp-loving tupelo, which also includes Nyssa biflora and Nyssa aquatica, the Ogeechee tupelo has a more restricted range.This band occurs throughout the swampy and low-lying areas of...
by Josh Coceano | Nov 11, 2021 | Plant of the Week
Fall-blooming camellias are in peak bloom, and this season has been especially floriferous! One standout is Camellia ‘Autumn Spirit’. Introduced by Camellia Forest, ‘Autumn Spirit’ is covered from tip to trunk in a multitude of bright pink peony-like flowers. The...
