Curator's Choice

Published: October 2006

The yellow birch is situated behind the Walled Garden and is now turning a brilliant golden yellow.

Published: July 2006

Koelreuteria paniculata is usually planted in small numbers but at Marks Hall we decided to plant a small wood of this lovely tree instead, which is located beyond the Millennium Walk.

Published: July 2006

The Calycanthus is known by a variety of names, all alluding to the aromatic properties of its leaves, bark, twigs and roots such as sweetshrub, Carolina allspice, strawberry shrub, pineapple shrub.  This shrub can be seen beyond the Millennium Walk on route to the Memorial.

Published: July 2006

The tree flourishes in moist, acid soils such as the swamps in the eastern U.S. and can be seen at Marks Hall near the TaxodiumSwamp.

Published: June 2006

Is registered as an endangered species and can be seen in the Asian section of the Arboretum, near the Korean Glade.

Published: June 2006

Are perhaps the handsomest of our indigenous plants and can be seen throughout the Millennium Walk at Marks Hall.

Published: June 2006

Cornus kousa is commonly known as the flowering dogwood and originates in Japan, Korea and China.

Published: May 2006

Camassia quamash originates from Western America and flowers from May to June and is located near the Taxodium Swamp.

Published: May 2006

Also known as the 'Forest Pansy' is a multi-stemmed tree with purple leaves and pointed tips.

Published: May 2006

Originating from Sierra Nevada, this flowering Dogwood can be seen in the North American area of the Arboretum.