Parrotia persica by Sharples Dining Hall has exfoliating bark which adds interest to this mid-size tree (20-40’). photo credit: J. Coceano

Rohdea japonica in the Wister Garden creates a vase shaped clump with thick, dark green, strap-like leaves. This great evergreen for a dry shade garden will available at the 2011 Scott Associates’ Plant Sale. photo credit: J. Coceano

Aechmea chantinii ‘Samurai’, photographed at Longwood Gardens,  is a popular group of bromeliad noted for their ease of case.  Several Aechmea will be offered at the Unusual Tropicals and Annuals Sale. photo credit: J. Coceano

We are featuring Hamamelis mollis ‘Early Bright’ again because among a singular cultivar there is great variation in degree of leaf drop. This specimen espalied against Clothier Hall has dropped most of its leaves as compared to last week’s specimen by the Fraternity Houses. photo credit: J. Coceano