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| Back in December we added a young devilwood to the arboretum catalogue. There are now two devilwoods growing in the arboretum, in very different locations. You can read about the senior devilwood here. The new addition can be found in a sunny spot near the Fitness Center. It was grown by Dr. Gladden Willis on his tree farm in Webster Parish. |
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| Devilwood (Osmanthus americanus) is known for its evergreen leaves and persistent, dark blue drupes that ripen in the fall. |
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| There are quite a few fruits on our little tree—pick a few, take them home, and try your luck at germinating them. |
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| Drupes are approximately ⅜ inches in diameter. According to the University of Florida IFAS Extension, you are in for a challenge if you try to germinate these drupes: "Propagation is by cuttings or seed, and is difficult by either." Please don't attempt any cuttings with our little tree! |
