by Josh Coceano | Jan 19, 2011 | Plant of the Month
Polystichum acrostichoides is a commendable fern. Provide shade and it will grow just about everywhere from the cold hardwood forests of New England, west to the Mississippi River, and south to sultry swamplands along the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of the few ferns...
by Josh Coceano | Jan 18, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Cupressus arizonica ‘Blue Ice’, near Sharples Dining Hall, is a native of central Arizona and has great tolerance for hot, dry conditions. photo credit: J. Coceano Dryopteris erythrosora, planted along Metasequoia Walk, is an evergreen fern native to eastern Asia....
by Josh Coceano | Jan 10, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’, found in the John W. Nason Garden, is an evergreen juniper growing wider than taller (2-3’ tall x 4-6’ wide). photo credit: J. Coceano Nandina domestica ‘Harbour Dwarf’, found along the pedestrian path in John W. Nason Garden, is a...
by Josh Coceano | Jan 4, 2011 | Plant of the Week
A multi-season deciduous shrub, Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’, grown near Cornell Science and Engineering Library, dark green leaves give way to scarlet red fall color and abundant flowers lead to glossy red fruit. photo credit: J. Coceano Pachysandra...
by Josh Coceano | Dec 21, 2010 | Plant of the Week
A dense habit with crinkled, dark green leaves and red fruits, Ilex x meserveae Blue Angel® can be found along the entrance path to John W. Nason Garden. photo credit: J. Coceano Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly known as the Christmas fern, is found throughout...
