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Plants of the Week: July 26

Plants of the Week: July 26

Guest Author: Ellie Hollo Cercis canadensis ‘NC2016-2’ [Flame ThrowerⓇ] is a cultivar of native eastern redbud, a midsize understory tree with heart-shaped leaves and bright pink or purple spring blooms. This cultivar was developed by the JC Raulston Arboretum in...
Plants of the Week: July 19

Plants of the Week: July 19

Guest Author: Julia Hackstie I was first drawn to Clethra alnifolia (sweet pepperbush) in the foundation bed of the Wister Center earlier this year with its grayish-brown seed capsules that persisted from last season.  In fact, it’s common name suggests a likeness of...