by Josh Coceano | Oct 25, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Oxydendrum arboreum transitions to its fall adornment between the Cunningham House and the Wister Center. This small native tree can be found from New York, south to Florida, and west to Arkansas. For success, plant sourwood in acidic soils in a location with limited...
by Josh Coceano | Oct 20, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Tucked along a pathway in the John W. Nason Garden, one is most likely to first experience the fragrance of Clethra tomentosa ‘Cottondale’ before meeting the plant. A cultivar selected from our native woolly summersweet, C. tomentosa ‘Cottondale’ bears long, pendulous...
by Josh Coceano | Sep 29, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Tibouchina grandifolia is in bloom! In cooler climates the tender woody, native to Brazil, is grown for its large, furry, ovate leaves. In late summer upright panicles bear numerous 1 ½” purple flowers. The plant can reach 5-6’ in height and can be overwintered in a...
by Josh Coceano | Sep 18, 2011 | Plant of the Month
The question of how much lawn is too much could be debated for hours! Critics clamor that lawns are a monoculture (single species) which inherently support limited biodiversity. Being comprised of few species puts lawns at increased risk of pest and disease problems....
by Josh Coceano | Sep 15, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Rhamnus frangula Fine Line® provides a strong vertical presence in the garden. Highly dissected dark green foliage creates a fern-like appearance. Seen here in a container outside Trotter Hall where it perennially overwinters, R. frangula Fine Line® is a highly...
