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Barcroft News Vol 114, Issue 4 Ten Shrubs with Winter Interest by John Gunn Best in Light Shade to Full Sun Barcroft News Vol 114, Issue 4 Ten Shrubs with Winter Interest By John Gunn best in light shade to full sun. at Mid-Atlantic Gardener Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) – This Many shrubs with winter interest evergreen is legendary for two things: its flow- could be perfect candidates for your yard, and ers’ intensely sweet aroma, and its finicky na- some on our list have the added benefit of ture. The flowers are typically pink in bud, being natives. Who wouldn’t enjoy beautiful opening to white in February. The most com- blooms, foliage, and fruit; interesting forms or mon cultivar, ‘Aureo-marginata,’ has a subtly branch structures; fragrances, and other im- variegated leaf. Give it light shade and excel- pressive attributes of these shrubs during the lent drainage. It will slowly reach three feet cold winter months? tall. Les Parks, Curator of Herbaceous Continued on Page 6 Plants at Norfolk Botanical Gar- Please join us for Barcroft’s den, led “The Tidewater Garden In Winter” lecture and tour on No- vember 17, 2016 at the Gardens in Annual Holiday Party Norfolk, Virginia. I asked Les if he’d share his favorite shrubs with winter interest. Here’s his re- Thursday, December 1 sponse (not in ranked order). 7 p.m. Winterhazel (Corylopsis species) – There are several spe- Featuring food, children’s activities, cies of winterhazel, all of which singing and a visit from have clusters of lantern-like yellow flowers that hang from bare a special guest from the North Pole. branches in early March. Size var- ies by species, but they typically Please bring a dessert to share. grow six to 10 feet tall, and do Go Green with Public Barcroft News Editor: Alyssa Ford Morel Transportation 703-907-9318, [email protected] Advertising: Jennifer Tomlinson By Markarius Nealis [email protected] Arlington is now even more accessi- Publisher/Mailing: Christine Hopkins, ble with public transportation. Metro has chopkins4149@gmail .com 703-350-2101 added several new express bus routes and Next Deadline: December 15 has started to upgrade their aging train sys- BSCL Officers tem. ART buses schedule has been changed President : Chris Kupczyk, [email protected] to come more frequently. Vice President: Joe Knarich, [email protected] Treasurer: Jennifer Lis If you are a student you should con- [email protected] sider getting a student bus pass. The pass Recording Secy.: Christine Hopkins, chopkins4149@gmail .com allows you to ride ART buses for only 85¢. Membership Secy.: Joanne Rodewald If you need help with finding infor- [email protected] mation on Board Members: Michael Behringer, Keith Fred, Daniel Weir, Eric Parker how to go Contacts and Committees somewhere, Community House Rental Manager: consider us- Barbara Swart barcrofthouserental ing Metro/ @yahoo.com ART trip Web: Daniel Weir, [email protected] planner. Fundraising: Chris Ditta There are Landscaping: Scott Brinitzer, 703-892-0308 also tons of Traffic Committee: Vacant 4th of July Parade: Heather Meade and Jim Moran transit apps. (Moovit is my favorite.) Columbia Pike: Keith Fred, Charlie Smiroldo Also consider biking. You can find Demeter House: Darlene Mickey Parks: Shirley Gay bike maps that show bike lanes and trails Signs: Glen Li either online or at commuter stores. The NCAC Rep.: Deborah Wood website carfreediet.com provides tons of [email protected] NCAC Alternate: Neal Martin information as well as events to help you Arlington Civic Fed. Delegates: Eric Harold, Christo- get acquainted with biking in Arlington. pher Hoh, Chris Kupczyk, Randy Swart Alternates: Joseph Knarich, David Michelson, Mark Wigfield Don't forget to wear lights, a helmet, and bright clothes. Always respect the rules of Visit Us Online: www.bscl.org the road and be a predictable rider. Barcroft News 2 December Barcroft Elementary Update By Jennifer Weber, PTA Secretary stride-5k-2016. All proceeds go to the Barcroft Please join us on Saturday, December PTA. Lace up those running shoes, grab your 3 for the Snowball Stride 5K. This fun, family- holiday sweatshirt and run or walk with us on friendly event starts at Barcroft Elementary December 3! School and is run primarily on the W&OD trail. Barcroft students and staff kicked off Prizes are awarded for best holiday race cos- the second semester in mid-October. We had tume and top male and female race winners our first Spirit Day on Friday, October 28 and it by age categories. Registration is $25 for ages was also a pajama day! Barcroft PTA held a 15 and older and $15 for 14 and un- Family Sleepfauxver that evening and Barcroft der. Registration is available at http:// family and friends gathered to watch movies www.active.com/arlington-va/running/ in the gym and multipurpose room. November distance-running-races/barcroft-snowball- brought the launch of Eagle Eyewitness News, an exciting new method for morning announcements. Congratula- tions to Barcroft teacher Kristin Shy- moniak who was rec- ognized as an out- standing education leader by the School Superintendents As- sociation. She is one of seven finalists for the organization’s 2017 Women in School Leadership Awards. We are so Students and staff all enjoyed pajama day on October 28. proud! Barcroft News 3 Dues News: December Update By Joanna Rodewald, Membership Secretary a family membership. The application form is I am writing this article in mid No- provided on page 5 of this newsletter or vember but already have a calendar full of online at our website (http://www.bscl.org/ holiday commitments for December. I imag- membership). ine this is a busy time for everyone. But I Barcroft is a vibrant community and hope before you get preoccupied with your your dues help maintain the Community shopping, meal planning and social engage- House and fund many festive activities that ments you will take the time to happen in the neighborhood. renew your BSCL 2016/17 mem- Please join the 144 households bership -- or join if you are not that have already given their sup- already a member. Dues are still port. Wishing everyone joy and only $5 per individual or $10 for peace in the upcoming month. Barcroft News 4 BSCL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION or RENEWAL Sept 2016 - Aug 2017 Please complete the entire form and return with dues To: Barcroft School & Civic League Check One: c/o Treasurer New Member Application 811 South Taylor Street Membership Renewal Arlington, VA 22204 ___ Individual Membership ($ 5.00) $_____ ___ Couple/Family Membership ($10.00) $_____ Additional Tax Deductible Contribution to the Community House Conservation Fund $ Total (Please make check payable to BSCL) $_____ Check Number __________ Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ____________ Apt: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone(s): ( )______________ E-Mail Address(es): ________________________________________________ I/we would like to volunteer to help with: Snow Removal for Elderly/Disabled Yard Work for Elderly/Disabled Barcroft Players Food Events (Dinners, Cook-outs, etc.) Distribution (Newsletters, Flyers, etc.) 4th of July Parade & Picnic Grant Writing One-Time Efforts (as they arise) Serve on a Committee -- Specify which: ________________________________ (Crime Resistance, Parking, Traffic) _ Other (please specify): ______________________________________________ Barcroft News 5 Ten Shrubs with Winter Interest, continued Continued from Page 1 to 15 feet and all of them have colorful fall Paperbush/Edgeworthia (Edgeworthia foliage, as well. Light wooded shade is best. chrysantha) – In November and December, Another native alternative is Hamamelis ver- this plant is graced with downy silver buds that nalis. hang from bare branches. In February the Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) – buds open to clusters of sweetly fragrant gold- This native holly is unlike others in that it is not en flowers. Though tolerant of sun, they prefer evergreen, but that just makes the bright red light shade and will reach six feet tall and fruit really stand out in winter, especially when wide. One of the best winter-blooming shrubs. dusted with snow. Although birds will eat win- Cork Tree/Winged Euonymus terberry, they usually leave it for late in the (Euonymus phellomanus) – Once the leaves fall season. Tolerant of wet soils, it prefers full to from this plant you can appreciate its unusual partial sun, and grows eight to 10 feet tall. wide, flat“ wings” along its stems. When back- Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflo- lit by the low winter sun, rum) – Often mistaken these wings have a for forsythia, winter jas- beautiful tawny glow. In mine blooms much ear- fall, lipstick-pink seed lier, usually in January. capsules emerge holding Although it is deciduous, bright orange fruit. the stems remain green Winged euonymus pre- through winter. It pre- fers full to partial sun fers full sun in lean soils, and will slowly reach six where it will reach three to 10 feet. to four feet tall with a Witchhazel sprawling habit (not for (Hamamelis x interme- Wnterberry Holly at the Glencarlyn Library the obsessively neat dia) – Although the mid- Community Garden with a Mockingbird. gardener). Atlantic region is home Winter Honey- to the fall-blooming common witchhazel (H. suckle (Lonicera fragrantissima) – This shrub virginiana), the showiest winter blooms come looks nothing like the more vining members of from this group of Asian hybrids. There are its family, nor is it a great beauty to behold. number of colors available, several selections However, its ivory white flowers have a deli- have a delightful fragrance, most will reach 10 Continued on Page 7 Barcroft News 6 Ten Shrubs, continued Continued from Page 6 most garden centers, it is worth seeking out. ciously sweet fragrance, reminiscent of a bowl In late February to early March, its buds begin of Fruit Loops cereal. It will grow six to 10 feet opening to form long chains of small flowers, tall and prefers full to partial sun.
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