Smoke tree, also known as smoke bush, has unique, rounded foliage. This green variety, ‘Golden Spirit,’ is less common than the burgundy ‘Royal Purple.’ The foliage emerges lime green in early spring, deepens to rich green in summer as airy, fuzzy flowers appear, and turns shades of reddish orange in …
Scientic name: Magnolia stellata Cultivar: Royal Star Royal Star magnolia is an early bloomer with white, thin, double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. It is a much smaller flower and tree size than the traditional pink or purplish “saucer” magnolia. So, it is perfect for a small …
Not many people know about this pretty flower called Philadelphus, commonly known as Mock Orange. It is a deciduous shrub that blooms in spring. The white single flowers with a burgundy blotch in the center are elegant. Scientific name: Philadelphus Cultivar: Belle Etoile
Scientific name: Lorotetalum chinense Cultivar: Sizzling Pink (above and below) The burgundy leaves compliment the pink flowers. Scientific name: Lorotetalum chinense Cultivar: Snow Dance …
Scientific name: Nandina domestica It was inherited from the previous owner. Leaves and berries turn red in autumn.
Japonica and Sasanqua are two commonly cultivated species of Camellia. Here are major differences: Japonica (tsubaki) Sasanqua (sazanka) Bloom size 2″ to …
Scientific name: Fraxinus Cultivar: not known This 40′ tree must have been planted when the house was built in 1950’s. It used …
Scientific name: Acer Palmatum Cultivar: not known Yuko, a good friend of Tomoko’s, gave this 4′ tree to them when she moved to Switzerland. Beautiful …
Scientific name: Bambusa multiplex Cultivar: Golden Goddess Growth habit: clumping Scientific name: Fargesia rufa Cultivar: Sunset Glow Growth habit: clumping
Scientific name: Gardenia Jasminoides Cultivar: Mystery Very fragrant and large (3″ in diameter). It blooms from June to August. Scientific name: Gardenia …
