by Josh Coceano | Jul 14, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Poliothyrsis sinensis is in full bloom. The deciduous tree, a member of the Flacourtiaceae family, is native to central China. E.H. Wilson, noted plant collector, first supplied the Arnold Arboretum with seed in 1908. Three trees, averaging 30 feet in height, are...
by Josh Coceano | Jul 7, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Pomegranate, Punica granatum, has proven reliably hardy nestled against a south-facing wall of Worth Hall and Old Tarble. Orange-red carnation-like flowers appear in June and continue through the summer months. Numerous cultivars offer varieties of color options. ...
by Josh Coceano | Jun 27, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Hydrangea arborescens Invincibelle TMSpirit is a recent introduction. Flowers, produced on new wood, open a bright pink and slowly fade to a soft rose with age. Bloom color is not affected by soil pH. Late winter pruning encourages strong new growth. Photo credit:...
by Josh Coceano | Jun 15, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Now is a prime time to enjoy the vibrant blooms of Opuntia, commonly known as prickly pear cactus. You can find a patch of it in the Nason Garden and outside the Science Center. Native to only the Western Hemisphere and found in abundance in Mexico, Opuntia is the...
by Josh Coceano | Jun 1, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ produces lacy heads of hydrangea-like flowers in late May. Pewter mottling develops as the leaves mature. Self-clinging stems enable the vine to cover rock walls or large trees. The plant grows especially well in shady...
