On the west side of the Hogan House {Health Services} on Merrill Street is our oldest Japanese Tree Lilac {Syringa reticulata} with large panicles of cream colored flowers. T his is considered the most trouble free of all Lilacs and is an excellent choice for a small tree. In front of the Russell House by Highland St. are beds of ‘Goldflame’ Spiraea {S. x bumalda ‘Goldflame’} that have greenish-yellow foliage and many flower clusters of pink flowers. When the new growth emerges in the spring the colors are a brilliant combination of orange and red. In front of Prospect Hall is a large mass of ‘Henry’s Garnet’ Sweetspire {Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet} that has small white flower spikes emerging. This spreading shrub is at its best in the fall, having excellent deep red fall foliage that lasts well into November.
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- Japanese Tree Lilac
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- Japanese Tree Lilac
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- ‘Goldflame’ Spiraea
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- ‘Goldflame’ Spiraea
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- ‘Henry’s Garnet’ Sweetspire
Overcast. Light Rain. Temperature: 64; Wind: E at 4; Conditions as of Fri May 24 at 07:00 AM EDT