🌸The variegated Cornelian cherry is a beautiful tree with a multi-season interest, displaying shaggy bark in winter and clusters of yellow flowers in spring.
🌿The Chinese Anis is a shrub that can be reinvented by pruning, creating a whole new planting space and transforming its appearance.
🌲The Dwarf Japanese Red Pine is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with a beautiful dark green color and a low rounded shape.
What are the uses of the berries of the variegated Cornelian cherry?
—The berries are edible, although tart, and can be used to make syrup and preserves. They can also be juiced for a soft drink.
How can you trim and reinvent plants to change their appearance?
—By pruning and cleaning plants, you can create new planting spaces and reshape their structure, giving them a fresh and appealing look.
What are the characteristics of the Dwarf Japanese Red Pine?
—The Dwarf Japanese Red Pine has dark green needles and a tight growth habit. It is slow-growing and can reach an average height of 10 feet.
00:00Join the Border Babes on a tour of the Arboretum, led by dedicated volunteers who care for unique plants.
02:19Learn about the variegated Cornelian cherry, a tree with a multi-season interest and beautiful yellow flowers.
07:55Discover how the Chinese Anis can be reinvented by pruning, creating new planting spaces and transforming its appearance.
09:29Explore the characteristics of the Dwarf Japanese Red Pine, including its dark green color and low rounded shape.
13:39Find out about the uses of the berries of the variegated Cornelian cherry, which can be made into syrup and preserves.
