by Sam Keitch | Dec 15, 2009 | Plant of the Month
I have really been feeling the transition of the seasons lately. Leaves are dropping along with the temperature, everyone seems to be under the weather, and certain plants are popping out among the flat landscape. Here at the Scott Arboretum, however, there is never...
by Sam Keitch | Nov 25, 2009 | Plant of the Month
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to visit the Swarthmore garden of the renown plantsman Charles Cresson. I had visited the property several years ago during the spring season with a professor and I remembered it being very impressive, so I immediately realized I...
by Sam Keitch | Oct 23, 2009 | Plant of the Month
When autumn comes to mind, one conjures up images of rich hues of red, orange, and yellow. There are countless species that have appreciable fall color, and the Scott Arboretum is full of examples. Right now there are several species on campus with spectacular fall...
by Sam Keitch | Sep 21, 2009 | Plant of the Month
During the last few weeks, the canopy of the seven-son flower has been buzzing with activity. While there has been a lull among other flowering trees and shrubs, the small tree, in the Entrance Garden at the Scott Arboretum, has been bursting with delicate white...
by Sam Keitch | Aug 20, 2009 | Plant of the Month
The Japanese burnet is a plant that I have only observed on a few occasions, but it has always left a lasting impression. Lately I have been admiring a planting of Sanguisorba tenuifolia ‘Purpurea’ near the Sproul Terrace steps. Its burgundy red flowers...
