Good wintertime performers
Winter is a time for reflection in the garden as well as for appreciating the foliage, texture, structure and form of plants — not just blooms. Having moved to a new property last spring, I am starting a garden from scratch, and many of my plants sit patiently waiting in pots for a new home. A winter favorite, planted in a temporary spot, is poet’s laurel, Danae racemosa, a treasure I brought with me from my former garden. This elegant evergreen has glossy foliage and a graceful arching habit. In autumn it produces red-orange fruits the size of small marbles. Mature plants reach 2 to 3 feet high and wide, the perfect size for gardens with limited space.
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