September 2021

Fall Display: “Strawberry Bush” Euonymus americanus

The Euonymus americana locally know as “Strawberry bush”, “Burning Bush”, “Hearts-a-Busting” is in full display right now.   In late summer/early fall the red fruits burst open to reveal bright orange berries.  The pictures below are from a NPI member’s garden in New Orleans. It is an adaptable landscape shrub or small tree tolerating different sun […]

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Living with Hurricanes and Native Plants by VP Nell Howard

Once again, a summer hurricane has displayed the inherent and wonderful qualities of native plants in the landscape. The live oaks swayed in the 150 mph winds and, if they’ve been maintained properly, few branches broke. In my back yard, the swamp maple, blooming and upright cardinal flower, cherry tree, flowering clematis crispa, often visited

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