February Color Appears at the Washington Park Arboretum: “Excellent Evergreens”

1) Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila (Alpine Snow Gum)
- Known for distinct blue-green foliage
- Slower growing than other Eucalyptus species
- Located north of the Pacific Connections Garden, east of the Lookout parking lot
2) Lithocarpus densiflorus (Tanbark Oak)
- Native to California and southern Oregon, easily grown in Seattle
- Highly susceptible to Sudden Oak Death
- Found north of Rhododendron Glen
3) Maytenus boaria (Mayten Tree)
- Known for fine textured foliage
- Native to Chile
- Located near Rhododendron Glen and the Camellias
4) Quercus suber (Cork Oak)
- Corky bark harvested for wine corks and dartboards
- Native to Spain and Portugal
- Found near along Arboretum Drive near the Giant Sequoias
5) Sycopsis sinensis (Chinese Fighazel)
- A relative of the witch hazel
- Extremely rare in Seattle
- Located near Pacific Connections Australia Entry Garden