Thymelaeaceae it a family known for woody shrubs producing very fragrant winter blossoms. They also have smooth bark and fibers that make them valuable in quality paper making. two fine examples growing at CUH are Daphne odora and Edgeworthia chrysantha
Read more »May 2011 Plant Profile: Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'
Daphne 'Summer Ice' is becoming a widely recognized small shrub for the Pacific Northwest. It's dependable, easy to care for, once established, and possesses fine qualities as such persistent leaves (for the most part) and wonderfully sweet fragrance that's present almost year round.
Read more »CUH Update - February 2011: Show Time
Apologies for the delay in getting an update posted. We’ve had several little projects we’re trying to complete and we are getting numerous volunteer applications, which we have been going through and contacting interested individuals who are interested in helping us out in grounds. Late winter brings with it a lot of planting and transplanting projects and our major one so far this year has been the relocation of an established specimen of Edgeworthia crysantha from the McVay courtyard to a new location just north of the Miller Library.
Read more »CUH Update April 2010
April 2010 It’s finally beginning to feel like spring. Yes, we have our occasional bouts of cool temperatures that threaten the tender young growth steadily coming to the fore, but in true spring fashion, plants flaunt the floral frenzy that this season is known for. A new wave of spring flowering bulbs can be admired and adored here at CUH as they fill the air with their potent perfume.
Read more »March Color at CUH
A Selection of DAPHNE from the Center for Urban Horticulture Daphne odora ‘Alba’ – White Winter Daphne Daphne odora ‘Aureo-Marginata’ – Winter Daphne Daphne x transatlantica ‘Eternal Fragrance’ – Everblooming Fragrant Daphne Daphne x transatlantica ‘Summer Ice’ – Summer Ice Fragrant Daphne Daphne tangutica Complete details.
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