Trachystemon orientalis Sometimes called early borage, Trachystemon orientalis can be found...
Plants of the Week: March 14
Spring has sprung! Cornus mas ‘Golden Glory’ is awash in star-like yellow blossoms. The flowers,...
Plants of the Week: February 29
The Hamamelis collection is looking mighty spectacular. One of the first to bloom is Hamamelis...
Plants of the Week: February 1
The website, Great Plant Picks, provides a concise and on-point description of Malus ‘Strawberry...
Plants of the Week: January 11
Bill Frederick ’48 recently toured the numerous hollies planted throughout the Scott Arboretum....
Plants of the Week: December 14
Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’ is a tried and true red fruiting winterberry holly that grows 6’ -...
Plants of Week: December 7
Lindera obtusiloba Lindera obtusiloba sports dark green three-lobed leaves. One nursery described...
Plants of the Week: November 2
Camellia ‘Snow Flurry’ It’s Camellia season! Fall blooming camellias are underrepresented in...
Plants of the Week: October 19
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ All growing season I stare at the green,...
Plants of the Week: October 12
Ajania pacifica (silver & gold chrysanthemum) Asteraceae Do you like Pachysandra? Well I do,...
Plants of the Week: September 28
Salvia discolor I have a growing appreciation for salvias. Many are fantastic late summer bloomers...
Plants of the Week: August 31
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Nana Gracilis’ This beautiful Chamaecyparis situated behind Kohlberg Hall is...
Plants of the Week: August 17
Helianthus ‘Sunshine Daydream’ A dazzling bright yellow color and intriguing texture make the...
Plants of the Week: August 10
Alstroemeria ‘Freedom’ Isabelle Cosby Courtyard has a lot of interesting plants, including this...
Plants of the Week: August 3
Tetracentron sinense This peculiar, small-stature tree can be found in the garden of the West...
Plants of the Week: July 27
Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’ (Chastetree) Lamiaceae As you approach the corner of Mertz...
Plants of the Week: July 20
Campsis grandiflora ‘Morning Calm’ Check out the vibrant flowers of the Isabelle Cosby Courtyard...
Plants of the Week: July 13
Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem' Although the Terry Shane Teaching Garden has many interesting...
