Sorbus alnifolia
Now that the brisk temperatures of January are setting in, I have noticed trees and shrubs showing off their winter interest. One tree that grabs my attention every time I walk by is Sorbus alnifolia. This tree has show-stopping qualities not only in winter, but throughout the year.
The November issue of Gardens Illustrated featured a plant profile on Sorbus. This genus includes about 100 species of trees and shrubs, which go by a variety of common names such as mountain ash, rowan, and service tree. While the magazine highlights the many desirable traits of Sorbus, such as their multi-season appeal, this…
During the winter chill, gardeners are often caught daydreaming of warm weather and the colors of spring. We fantasize about all the great plants we can add to our gardens including experimenting with new and usual ones. At the Scott Arboretum we also experiment with potential new garden plants. This fall, I stumbled upon our garden supervisor Chuck Hinkle’s trial of Asparagus schoberioides.
Each year the Scott Arboretum participates in the National Boxwood Trials published by Paul Saunders of Saunders Brothers Nursery. As a cooperator of this program, we evaluate 13 cultivars of boxwood annually.
