1)  Hamamalis mollis    (Chinese Witch-hazel) Hamamelis mollis is a species of witch-hazel native to central and eastern China. It is the most fragrant of all witch-hazels and worth growing for that characteristic alone. It is disease resistant and easy to grow. Located in the Witt Winter Garden. 2)  Hamamalis x intermedia ‘Hiltingbury’ Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are crosses between Japanese witch hazel (H. 

1)  Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ (Midwinter Fire Dogwood) Perhaps the first dogwood to show its bright winter stems, Midwinter Fire will continue to be the show-stopper of the twig bed until dressed in leaves again. You will have no trouble finding this shrub in the Witt Winter Garden. 2)  Euonymus myrianthus   (Spindle Tree) This bushy, evergreen shrub has bright orange-yellow fruit which split open to reveal the showy red arils of the seeds. 

1) Cedrus libani ssp. atlantica ‘Glauca’ (Blue Atlas Cedar) This native of the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco is now placed in the same species as the “Cedar of Lebanon”. Two beautiful specimens are located 38 and 39-6W at the Lynn Street entrance to the Arboretum. 2)  Juniperus virginiana  ‘Blue Coast’     (Red Cedar) Though the species reaches over 100 feet, ‘Blue Coast’ is a shrubby cultivar. 

1)  Cupressus arizonica var. montana   (San Pedro Martir Cypress)  This botanical variety of Arizona cypress grows at a high elevation in northern Baja California in the San Pedro Martir mountain range. Has attractive bark and cones that open when ripe. Listed as “vulnerable” in the IUCN red list. Located in 2-6E, south end of Arboretum Drive along Broadmoor fence. 2)  Diospyros sp.  

1) Callicarpa japonica   (Japanese beautyberry) Native to Japan, the small metallic purple berries of this multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub are best viewed when the leaves have dropped beginning mid-to-late fall. The berries are an important survival food for birds and other animals. Beautyberry is just beginning to reflect its true glory in the Winter Garden. 2) Daphniphyllum macropodum It is one of the most handsome evergreens for foliage effects. 

Species of Sorbus are commonly known as whitebeam, rowan, service tree, and mountain ash. All these cuttings are from the Brian Mulligan Sorbus Collection, located to the east of Arboretum Drive across from the Magnolia Collection. 1) Sorbus aucuparia (European Rowan) Sorbus aucuparia is native to most of Europe except for the far south, and northern Asia. It is listed as a ‘Weed of Concern’ by the King County Noxious Weed Board because of its propensity to spread seeds far and wide via birds. 

“C” is for Conifer 1)  Cedrus libanii ssp. atlantica ‘Aurea’ (syn. Cedrus atlantica ‘Aurea’) Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco Young leaves have a bright yellow cast, maturing to blue-green. This specimen is located in the North Pinetum. 2)  Chamaecyparis lawsoniana x pisifera Hybrid of the Japanese Sawara cypress and our own Port Orford cedar We have a specimen along the Pinetum Trail, south of the Wilcox Bridge. 

Catalpa X erubescens (Hybrid Catalpa) Hibiscus ‘Lohengrin’ Kalopanax pictus (Prickly castor-oil tree) Quercus hypoleucoides (Silverleaf oak) Sequoia sempervirens ‘Henderson Blue’ Complete details. 

Hydrangea involucrata ‘Tama Azisai’ Lonicera xylosteum (Fly honeysuckle) Magnolia virginiana var. australis Rhododendron degronianum ssp. yakushimanum Sorbus scopulina var. cascadensis Complete details.