Thursday, April 20, 2017

What's in Bloom?

Spring, she is in full force. The red buckeyes (Aesculus pavia) have been blooming for over a month. Magnolias are just getting started.
The arboretum's fetter-bush (Agarista populifolia) is secluded; you will find it in an out-of-the-way location.
The red buckeyes (Aesculus pavia) continue to shine.
The oak-leaf hydrangea bush (Hydrangea quercifolia) is producing many large white flowers.
Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) smells divine. This non-native plant volunteered its way into the arboretum. It remains confined to a French mulberry tree at this time.
The sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is very fragrant.
Sweet bay magnolia interior
 The delicate pink color of the Carolina rose (Rosa carolina) has unfortunately been washed out in this photo. Stop to smell the roses and see it for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
The flowers of the eastern prickly-pear (Opuntia humifusa), while impressive, do not last long. Try to catch them at their best.