 |
| Several very showy clumps of red spider lilies are demanding attention this week. These stunning flowers are not native to north America, but they have a long history in our ornamental landscapes. |
 |
| Our Louisiana palmettos look extra special when the red spider lilies are flowering. |
 |
| Red Spider Lilies (Lycoris radiata) |
 |
| Cornus florida seeds are still hidden by its leaves. |
 |
| Beautiful colors of the Cornus florida leaves |
 |
| Red leaves of Rhus glabra |
 |
| Orange-red seeds of Euonymus americanus |
 |
| Red, red, and more red: Magnolia grandiflora seeds |
 |
| Non-native red spider lilies (Lycoris radiata) have found their way into the arboretum. |
 |
| The red maples (Acer rubrum ) have dropped a few leaves. |
 |
| Aesculus pavia seed partially concealed by husk |
 |
| Aesculus pavia seed removed from husk |
 |
| Size comparison of seeds, pictured from left to right: Cornus florida, Aesculus pavia, Magnolia grandiflora, and Liquidambar styraciflua (tree of the week!) |