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Amid the stark winter landscape at the New York Botanical Garden dotted with brilliant evergreens both tall and small, a stand of beautyberry pops into sight.
I believe the shrubs are Callicarpa dichotoma. I was so captivated by the great color and form that didn’t check the tag. (More info from Dave's Garden here and Iowa State University Extension here.)
I wonder if I can find a place for these beauties in my garden. Plant lust never ends.
.I believe the shrubs are Callicarpa dichotoma. I was so captivated by the great color and form that didn’t check the tag. (More info from Dave's Garden here and Iowa State University Extension here.)
I wonder if I can find a place for these beauties in my garden. Plant lust never ends.
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I will be away until after the New Year. I won’t be able to post. I will be answering comments and reading my favorite blogs.
I wish you all a very merry holiday and a successful New Year filled with excitement and laughter!
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(Photo taken at NY Botanical Garden.)
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