Cercis canadensis ‘Pink Pom Poms’ is a fun, new variety of redbud originating from North...
Plants of the Week: March 8
Evergreen plants provide structure and color in the garden throughout the year. Through the long...
Plants of the Week: Feb. 8
The translucent yellow blooms of Chimonanthus praecox arrive in late January with a bang. The...
Plants of the Week: Jan. 25
Evergreen foliage and ornamental bark are two features I could never be without in the winter...
Plants of the Week: January 4
Cornus capitata ssp. angustata aptly known as the evergreen dogwood is an evergreen to...
Plants (& Color) of the Week: December 21
Check out last week's post beginning Rowan's discussion of winter colors in the garden. While the...
Plants (& Colors) of the Week: December 14
With our holiday sale wrapped up and the first snow falling this week, the spirit of the season...
Plants of the Week: November 9
Fall blooming camellias add liveliness to the garden at a time of the year when many plants are...
Plant of the Week: October 26
Acer mandshuricum, the Manchurian maple, is a small rare maple native to China, Korea, and Russia....
Plants of the Week: October 12
When passing by the Cunningham House or enjoying the Scott Entrance Garden, one will almost surely...
Plant of the Week: September 28
Bergenia is one of those plants you love showing to garden visitors. My first introduction to the...
Plants of the Week: Sept. 14
Clematis tubulosa (bush clematis) is a non-climbing clematis, perfect for intermingling with other...
Plants of the Week: Aug. 31
Eurybia x herveyi ‘Twilight’ (Hervey’s aster) is in full bloom along the lower Biostream near the...
Plants of the Week: Aug 10
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ provides dapples of blooms...
Plant of the Week: July 27
The dog days of summer are upon us and scarce rainfall is taxing many of our favorite plants....
Plants of the Week: July 20
Gardens need more lilies! But which variety should you choose? Orienpet lilies, often listed as OT...
Plant of the Week: July 13
Between the Arboretum offices, the Cunningham House, and Wister Center, a most unique and...
Plants of the Week: June 15
As magnolia and rose flowers bloom in unison, the Arboretum has become awash with color and divine...


















