Plants of the Week – December 20

A dense habit with crinkled, dark green leaves and red fruits, Ilex x meserveae Blue Angel® can be found along the entrance path to John W. Nason Garden. photo credit: J. Coceano

Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly known as the Christmas fern, is found throughout campus and in Crum Woods. It is a very hardy, clump-forming, evergreen fern that is native to the east coast. photo credit: J. Coceano

Sciadopitys verticillata ‘Wintergreen’, located behind Papazain Hall, common name Japanese umbrella pine was named for its distinct foliage effect. photo credit: J. Coceano

Sarcococca orientalis, also known as sweet box or Christmas box, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub from Asia. It can found growing in the Terry Shane Teaching Garden. photo credit: J. Coceano