The warm weather we’ve been experiencing is promoting all kinds of growth in the form of leaves, flowers, bulbs, etc. A Viburnum carlesii cv. Compactum (Korean Spice Viburnum) is about to burst into full bloom and release its lovely fragrance; the Magnolia x ‘Butterflies’ (Hybrid Magnolia) next to the Waterwise Deck is full of large, pale yellow flowers (notice the unopened bud clusters of the Viburnum carlesii under the tree); and a Prunus x cistena ‘Purpurea’ (Purpleleaf Sand Cherry) in the Four Seasons Garden next to the parking lot has a myriad of very delicate white flowers beginning to open all along its branches. It is a lovely time at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum – make time for a visit soon!
Picture credits: Margery Ennist.
Viburnum Carlesii Flowers
Viburnum Carlesii Flowers
Butterflies Magnolia Flower
Butterflies Magnolia Flower
Magnolia Butterflies Tree
Magnolia Butterflies Tree
Prunusx Cistena Purpurea
Prunusx Cistena Purpurea