by Josh Coceano | Dec 7, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Mahonia x media ‘Charity’, planted near the entrance to the Cunningham House, is in full bloom. Growing 7-12 feet in height, but easily reduced in size through pruning, M. x media ‘Charity’ is one of several selections that resulted from crossing Mahonia japonica and...
by Josh Coceano | Nov 22, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Fatsia japonica ‘Spider’s Web’ bears shiny green palmate leaves splashed and speckled with white. The plant, listed as hardy to zone 7, does well with minimal winter damage sheltered against the Off-Campus Study Office. The plant requires several years to reach its...
by Josh Coceano | Nov 17, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Lindera glauca var. salicifolia is in its full fall glory. Shades of yellow and orange complement shiny black fruit. As the leaf pigments fade, the paper-brown leaves remain throughout the winter months providing a dramatic backdrop for evergreens and other...
by Josh Coceano | Nov 9, 2011 | Plant of the Month
As autumn marches forward and winter is fast approaching, one can’t help contemplating next year’s garden. Part of that contemplation includes reflecting on successes as well as areas for change and alteration. October and November bring the deconstruction of summer...
by Josh Coceano | Nov 2, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Ajania pacifica, often referred to as the gold and silver chrysanthemum, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial native to central Asia. It typically forms a dense, compact 18-24” mound of foliage. Each leaf margin is edged in silver. While Ajanica pacifica is typically...
