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 New foliage has the lime green color, which is a great material for arrangements.
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 …
Scientific name: Hydrangea Arborescens Cultivar: Annabelle Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivar: Ayesha Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivar: Mernitt’s Supreme Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla …
