Except for their bright red fruits and similar common names, the Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) and the strawberry (Fragaria spp.) have nothing in common.  This tree is valued as an ornamental broadleaf evergreen for gardens and it has a long history of appreciation in Western cultures.
The species name ‘unedo’ is attributed to Pliny the Elder who said of the fruit “Unum Tantum Edo” (Latin) meaning “I eat only one”.   

Betula Nigra, known as the river birch, has beautiful shaggy bark and is resistant to the bronze birch borer

The UW Farm attracts pollinators and builds soil with charming purple tansy.

Spectacular Angel’s fishing rod shines in the summer garden.

Don’t miss the New Zealand Flax now in full bloom in Pacific Connections.

Beautiful primroses will brighten the damp areas of the garden.

The exquisite flower buds on this North American native shrub look like dots of frosting on a decorated cake.

Is that flowering kale still edible? UW farmers say “of course!”

Our native grand fir … “is usually left in the forest to make music and distill incense.”

One of the best conifers and most unusual for foliar effects in February is Taiwania cryptomerioides, the Coffin tree.