Codiaeum variegatum Maryland
Old time variety. Very slow growing. Often confused with Baron Le Compte. Maryland will show deeper reds.
REF: Paper prepared by Wm. A. Geiger in collaboration with Mr. Christian of the Christian Nursery, Mr. Van der Lean and Mr. George L. Peacock. p.12.
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The Maryland leaf is closest to the 6" ruler. The Baron Le Compte leaf on the right seems to have more crinkling on the edges. Photo by Phil Stager.
Back of leaf views. The Maryland leaf is closest to the 6" ruler. The Baron Le Compte leaf on the right seems to have more crinkling on the edges. Photo by Phil Stager.
Baron Le Compte leaf on top of the Maryland plant for comparison. The Baron Le Compte leaf has more yellow at center. Photo by Phil Stager.