Scott Arboretum | Plant of the Week

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      8:30 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
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      We are proud to offer in-person and virtual programming for adults, students, families, and children. Whether you are looking for something recreational or educational, there is a program for you.
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About
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      The Scott Arboretum cultivates a variety of plants that create some of the region’s most intimate, authentic, and accessible horticultural experiences.

Visit
- - - Visit Our “Garden of Ideas”
      
      Hours
      Dawn to Dusk, 365 days a year
      Office Hours
      Monday through Friday,
      8:30 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
Support
- - - Support the Arboretum
      
      Your support helps us delight, inspire, and educate the public. Donations, membership, and proceeds from special events helps us to create beautiful horticultural displays and educational programming.
Education & Events
- - - Programming & Events for All Ages
      
      We are proud to offer in-person and virtual programming for adults, students, families, and children. Whether you are looking for something recreational or educational, there is a program for you.
Get Involved
- - - Learn & Grow With Us
      
      Help us maintain our gardens and plant collections by getting involved with the Arboretum.
About
- - - A “Garden of Ideas”
      
      The Scott Arboretum cultivates a variety of plants that create some of the region’s most intimate, authentic, and accessible horticultural experiences.

Plant of the Week – July 19

Posted July 21, 2010 08:07h in Plant of the Week by Josh Coceano 1 Comment

X. aurea 'Lime Zinger' photo credit: J. Coceano

Xanthosoma aurea ‘Lime Zinger’ in Scott Entrance Garden. photo credit: J. Coceano

Nasella tenuissima photo credit: J. Coceano

Nasella tenuissima in John W. Nason Garden. photo credit: J. Coceano

J. officinale 'Fiona Sunrise' ii

Jasminum officinale ‘Fiona Sunrise’ photo credit: J. Coceano

Poliothrysis sinensis ii Poliothyrsis sinensis photo credit: J. Cocoeano

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Jared Barnes
Posted at 22:55h, 22 July Reply

OH MY GOODNESS!!! That ‘Lime Zinger’ is HUGE!!! I just bought one a month ago. Now, I know what to expect… What’s the rough size of one of the bigger leaves?

Plant of the Week – July 19