Spencer

Spencer

Meaning, Origin: Spencer stems from an Old French name that meant dispenser of provisions.

Apple Spencer. A deciduous tree with large yellow-skinned fruits with red striping. Info at Big Horse, (2015); National Fruit Collection, (2015); Eastman’s, (2015); Wagon  Wheel, (10-10-16).

Camellia Spencer’s Pink. A large evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage and flesh pink flowers. Info at Imberhorne, (2015); Leonardslee’s, (2015); Jim’s, (2015); Burncoose, (1-31-16).

Dahlia Spencer. A tuberous perennial with pink decorative flowers. Info at National Dahlia Collection, (2015).

Rosa Spencer (hybrid perpetual). Aka Spenser. A deciduous shrub with rose pink flowers. Info at Heirloom, (2015); Angel, (2015); Roses Loubert, (1-3-16).

Author: Lori Norris

I have been in the nursery industry my whole life, and have come to love and admire our fellow earth dwellers.

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