Scott Aboretum & Gardens

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      The Scott Arboretum cultivates a variety of plants that create some of the region’s most intimate, authentic, and accessible horticultural experiences.

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Plants of the Week: November 19

Plants of the Week: November 19

Nov 19, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Photo credit: K. de Waard Rhododendron ‘Milestone’ – rhododendron The Harry Wood Garden is a cove...

Plants of the Week: November 3

Plants of the Week: November 3

Nov 3, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Photo credit: K. de Waard Salix ‘Swizzlestick’ – corkscrew willow There are plenty of ways to...

Plants of the Week: October 27

Plants of the Week: October 27

Oct 27, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Photo credit: K. de Waard Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ – maiden grass Miscanthus sinensis...

Plants of the Week: October 23

Plants of the Week: October 23

Oct 23, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Photo credit: K. de Waard Chionanthus retusus ‘China Snow’ – Chinese fringetree My first encounter...

Plants of the Week: October 13

Plants of the Week: October 13

Oct 13, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Photo credit: K. de Waard Whether you propagate them every year or the extent of your knowledge is...

Plants of the Week: September 29

Plants of the Week: September 29

Oct 1, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Photo credit: K. de Waard Callicarpa americana - American beautyberry The vibrant purple berries...

Plants of the Week: September 22

Plants of the Week: September 22

Sep 29, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Photo credit: K. de Waard Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Jack Frost’ – dawn redwood A long line of...

Plants of the Week: September 15

Plants of the Week: September 15

Sep 15, 2025 | Garden Plants, Plant of the Week

Cercis chinensis ‘Don Egolf’ – Chinese redbud Redbuds have exciting Cercis genus features. From...

Plants of the Week: August 18

Plants of the Week: August 18

Aug 15, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest Author: Zoe James, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red Variegated'...

Plants of the Week: August 11

Plants of the Week: August 11

Aug 13, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest Author: Olivia Colangelo, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern I know as plant enthusiasts we all...

Plants of the Week: August 4

Plants of the Week: August 4

Aug 4, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest Author: Moss Graves, 2025 Summer Education Intern Lycoris squamigera - surprise lily I...

Plants of the Week: July 28

Plants of the Week: July 28

Jul 28, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest author: Katrien de Waard, 2025-2026 Public Horticulture Intern Acer henryi – Henry’s maple...

Plants of the Week: July 21

Plants of the Week: July 21

Jul 23, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest author: Jake Cammarota, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern Sorghastrum nutans ‘Golden Sunset’-...

Plants of the Week: July 14

Plants of the Week: July 14

Jul 14, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest Author: Zoe James, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' -...

Plants of the Week: July 7

Plants of the Week: July 7

Jul 8, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest Author: Olivia Colangelo, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern Cercis canadensis [Flame Thrower®]...

Plants of the Week: June 30

Plants of the Week: June 30

Jun 30, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest Author: Moss Graves, 2025 Summer Education Intern This Plants of the Week curation is to...

Plants of the Week: June 23

Plants of the Week: June 23

Jun 23, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest author: Katrien de Waard, 2025-2026 Public Horticulture Intern Congratulations on surviving...

Plants of the Week: June 16

Plants of the Week: June 16

Jun 16, 2025 | Plant of the Week

Guest author: Jake Cammarota, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern Rhus typhina ‘Dissecta’ (staghorn...

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