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...
Most definitely conifers count! I'm mesmerized by them. Great shots of the new growth. I think your Golden Variegated Dogwood would do well in full sun (its a survivor so far). Pieris 'Mountain Fire' is probably at it's most striking right now: the new leafs are an eye catcher.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the Pieris. The foliage is more striking than the flowers.
DeleteWOW! Phillip your photos again are amazing, such depth. And the foliage of course too. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteConifers definitely count, especially here in the PNW! They're a staple, and that new growth is sometimes nearly as pretty and interesting as flowers. I wish I'd known you were looking for that Leycesteria that I showed in my post, I've started new plants easily from cuttings, so maybe I could start one for you if you can't find it elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms and foliage in your garden!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne!
DeleteWhat a great assortment of foliage you have. Skylands is gorgeous. I have that golden dogwood and it gets late afternoon sun that it is not crazy about but it hasn't burned it or caused significant problems that I've noticed.
ReplyDeleteThat is great to hear! Thank you Linda.
DeleteYour conifer pictures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteAn excellent inaugural Foliage Follow-up! I love the new growth on conifers. Like Alison said, it can be as good as flowers!
ReplyDeleteOf course conifers count. You have some beauties. I love all that new growth. The foliage looks great on the trees too. Everything is popping now. Happy FF.
ReplyDeleteYou start out strong with your first FFU. I'm in love with the conifers as they send out fresh new growth...like the frosting on an already delicious cake.
ReplyDeleteYou are speaking my plant love language when you start talking about your prized conifers and Japanese maples. The color of Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst' is stunning. I agree too that the new foliage of pieris varieties is more of a standout than the actual blooms. Amazing photos!!
ReplyDeleteThose conifers are delightful, especially that first one. Wow!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I love about the Pacific NW is all the wonderful conifers. You have a great selection. I am jealous! I love 'Eskimo Sunset.' I confess I rarely see a variegated plant I don't like. I wish, If you decide you don't like it, that you could dig it up and send it to me. ( Though I suspect anything with 'Eskimo' in its title may not like central Alabama!)
ReplyDeleteSome truly choice foliage in your first FFU post! Stunning pictures.
ReplyDelete