Arbutus Gardens
As we were touring Renee Moog's garden, another visitor told me that I should go to Arbutus Garden Arts, which was just down the road. I had no idea we were close but it was a garden I was familiar with and always wanted to visit. A pleasant surprise! Norm Jacobs is the owner, and he showed us around and answered questions. The garden is also a nursery and he propagates the plants. However, he says that he is in the process of retiring. My friend Linda bought an absolutely stunning weeping snowbell tree. I managed to discipline myself and only left with a groundcover, Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'. The garden is stunning with winding pathways surrounded by packed borders of mostly conifers and Japanese maples. I was enamored by the most beautiful specimen of Sourwood Tree ( Oxydendrum arboreum ). I have one that seems to be stunted, but Mr. Jacobs told me that they need space for their root zone and do not like competition. This could be my problem, as mine is surrou...
Practically on fire! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! It's looking wonderfully fiery! Good shot.
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous colors! I assume it goes all green in the summertime?
ReplyDeleteThis is a yummy color. It looks so warm.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Good buy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely specimen and I was impressed to learn that it's also lemon-scented. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that it would find my area of SoCal hospitable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blend of colors that reminds me of an Aloe. There are some with the foliage that shade of green.
ReplyDeleteWilma got some nice things named after her.
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