April Color Appears at the Washington Park Arboretum
1) Azara dentata
- Native to temperate and subtropical Chile.
- Bears gold spring time flowers.
- Located in the Pacific Connections Chilean Entry Garden.
2) Liriodendron chinense
- A smaller Chinese version of the North American native tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera).
- Known for its unique leaf shape and tulip-shaped flower.
- Located in the Magnolia Collection.
3) Rehderodendron macrocarpum
- A small deciduous tree native to China.
- Bears white spring flowers and kiwi-shaped fruits in the fall.
- Several specimens located along Arboretum Drive and Azalea Way.
4) Viburnum carlesii
- Native to Korea and Japan.
- Bears clusters of 2-3″ fragrant white flowers.
- Located in the Viburnum Collection.
5) Viburnum bitchiuense
- Native to Korea and Japan.
- Very similar to V. carlesii, possibly more heat tolerant.
- Located in the Viburnum Collection.