by Michael Schneider | Aug 30, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Catalpa speciosa, commonly known as the western catalpa, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Midwestern United States. Native to a very small area where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet, the western catalpa is commonly used as an ornamental tree...
by Michael Schneider | Aug 4, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Ulmus americana, commonly known as the American elm, is a large deciduous tree, native throughout the eastern half of North America. The tree used in the picture is the class tree of 1875, making this a relatively old tree. The American elm used to be one of the more...
by Michael Schneider | Jul 15, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Leucanthemum x superbum Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowbound’, commonly known as the shasta daisy, is a beautiful white flowering perennial. Known as a “classic” shasta daisy is a very popular selection in landscapes. This perennial blooms in clumps,...
by Michael Schneider | Jun 24, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Fagus sylvatica ‘Red Obelisk’ Fagus sylvatica ‘Red Obelisk’ is a European beech cultivar located in the courtyard of Worth Residence Hall. This narrow growing cultivar has foliage that stays red throughout the year. This tree will grow up to forty feet high, and...
