Category: Trees
Plant Picks From the NW Flower and Garden Show
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
Japanese Umbrella Pine
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
WSNLA Display Garden
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
New Zealand Cabbage Tree
The latest picture from my New Zealand connection is this lovely tree. It has a smooth and supple trunk topped with a spiky pop of leaves. If I am correct, it’s Cordyline australis, or the cabbage tree, native to New Zealand. How cool to see a monocot plant in a tree form. Most of the monocot plants around here are the diminutive grasses, with leaf … Continue reading New Zealand Cabbage Tree
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