Scott Aboretum & Gardens

 

 

Ginkgo biloba

There is more than meets the eye to the Ginkgo biloba, a well-known and widely cultivated plant. Ginkgo biloba is one of the toughest species on the planet. Did you know that six ginkgo trees survived the 1945 Hiroshima atom bomb?   The trees were among the few...

Plants of the Week: August 17

Helianthus ‘Sunshine Daydream’  A dazzling bright yellow color and intriguing texture make the Helianthus ‘Sunshine Daydream’ a must-see. As you walk along the pathway by the Biostream, you will notice the distinctive flower pattern and double blooms of this...

Plants of the Week: July 20

Campsis grandiflora ‘Morning Calm’  Check out the vibrant flowers of the Isabelle Cosby Courtyard Campsis! The Campsis grandiflora ‘Morning Calm’ is great for attracting hummingbirds. This Chinese trumpet vine makes a fantastic cover for fences; however, beware: it is...