Plant of the Week – October 25

Rhododendron [Autumn Amethyst ^TM] = ‘Conlee’, found blooming in the West Garden, is an evergreen hybrid rhododendron. photo credit: J. Coceano

Oxydendron arboreum , a small, native, deciduous tree rarely reaching 60 feet, has a wonderful fall foliage display alongside Parrish Hall. photo credit: J. Coceano

This annual pepper, Capsicum annuum ‘Black Pearl’, is  grown in the Scott Entrance Garden for its dark foliage and red and black peppers. photo credit: J. Coceano