by Josh Coceano | Apr 4, 2012 | Plant of the Month
Spring offers a flurry of flowers and color – Magnolia, Prunus, Corylopsis, Edgeworthia, camellias, bulbs, and spring ephemerals vie for attention. With so many showstoppers it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. One plant that has been able to shine as...
by Josh Coceano | Mar 29, 2012 | Plant of the Week
Every inch of real estate on Cercis chinensis ‘Don Egolf’ is covered in bloom! The U.S. National Arboretum introduced the cultivar touting that the compact plant is “covered from stem to stern with vivid, rosy mauve flowers in early spring.” Despite the prolific...
by Josh Coceano | Mar 20, 2012 | Plant of the Week
Two mature Magnolia x soulangiana create a pink aura above the Wharton Hall courtyard. The cross is noted for being a heavy producer of cup-like flowers. Many magnolias are in full bloom, particularly those planted near the Worth Health Center. Interested in learning...
by Josh Coceano | Mar 14, 2012 | Plant of the Week
Prunus x incam ‘Okame’ is in full bloom and looking spectacular! Rosy-pink blooms cover the deciduous tree that characteristically reaches 15-30’ in height. P. x incam ‘Okame’ is a hybrid of the Formosan and Fuji cherries and is one of the first of the species to kick...
by Josh Coceano | Mar 6, 2012 | Plant of the Month, Uncategorized
It is hard not to play favorites. I admit to having favorite areas within The Scott Arboretum. The Terry Shane Teaching Garden is near and dear as I personally garden and tend the space. The Harry Wood Garden features a fantastic array of choice bulbs and shrubs under...
