Pink forsythia, or Abeliophyllum distichum, grows 3-6 feet tall in full sun to part shade. It flowers in early spring and has a light, sweet fragrance. Beautiful foliage on this shrubby pine. There was a little note by it that said ‘Harvest Moon’, … Continue reading Plant Picks From the NW Flower and Garden Show
What a great way to grow witchhazel! Training it to a trellis on the North side of a building, it smells heavenly in the winter and the wide, elegant leaves make an attractive screen in the summer. I love the shape that witchhazel grows naturally, reaching out and stretching as if to hold hands with the neighboring plants. It can make a terrific horizontal display. … Continue reading Witchhazel Espalier
This unique tree was featured in several displays at the NW Flower and Garden Show. Sciadopitys verticillata, or the Japanese Umbrella Pine, has lustrous, thick dark green needles that spread in whorls from the ends of the branches. Once you see this tree, you won’t forget it, it’s unlike anything else, this living fossil. It makes a great container tree, only growing about 6 … Continue reading Japanese Umbrella Pine
The Northwest Flower and Garden Show had lots of blooming, fragrant flowers in the display gardens. One of these was the bronze medal winning WSNLA garden designed by Gregory Smaus of Native Root Designs. Here are some words from the creator: “Our innovative design utilizes a culturally sensitive plant palette, permeable paving, recycled glass, and a living wall. It embraces the dream of spring from … Continue reading WSNLA Display Garden
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