Many of the ornamental
and flowering trees and shrubs and herbaceous garden plants found in cities,
towns, and home landscapes throughout the United States and many other
countries were developed by scientists at the U. S. National Arboretum
through years of hybridization, selection, and careful evaluation. During
it's 70 year history, the Arboretum has released over 650 different woody
and herbaceous plants to the American public through the nursery and floral
industries. Each year, several new plants are made available.
Some of our recent introductions include two disease-tolerant American
elm trees (Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
and 'New Harmony'), a beautiful
holly, and the first in a series of exciting miniature crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia
'Chickasaw').
We are pleased
to provide to you an up-to-date list of these introductions. In addition,
we are now developing and presenting detailed Fact
Sheets for many of our outstanding plants. These first Fact Sheets
feature all of our releases which have been awarded Gold Medals by different
plant societies. These are superior landscape plants and proven winners.
Please scan the individual Fact Sheets to learn more about each of these
plants and see if they are suited for your needs.
Go
to:
Master
List of Plant Releases --
Individual
Fact Sheets, including Gold Medal winners
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