by Katrien de Waard | Oct 23, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Chionanthus retusus ‘China Snow’ – Chinese fringetree My first encounter with Chionanthus retusus happened when I was painting “Little Princess” pink with the other summer interns. The dead, pink tree and the collaterally splattered tree...
by Katrien de Waard | Oct 13, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Whether you propagate them every year or the extent of your knowledge is the true crime case from the ‘40s, this week we’re doing a deep dive on dahlias. In our gardens, these warm-weather perennials leave their lingering radiance even as...
by Katrien de Waard | Oct 1, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Callicarpa americana – American beautyberry The vibrant purple berries of our Callicarpa americana have been the talk of the volunteer crews lately. They’re easy to spot from the sidewalks as you walk between Singer Hall and the John W....
by Katrien de Waard | Sep 29, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Photo credit: K. de Waard Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Jack Frost’ – dawn redwood A long line of trees border the Cunningham Complex running parallel to Chester Road. This Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Jack Frost’ specimen nuzzles amidst the lineup. While driving...
by Katrien de Waard | Sep 15, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week
Cercis chinensis ‘Don Egolf’ – Chinese redbud Redbuds have exciting Cercis genus features. From their cordate leaves to their luminous spring flowers that cover the branches, each redbud has something to offer. Nestled between the tree peony beds, the Cercis chinensis...
