Heath and Heather

Erica and Calluna

Heath and Heather

Erica and Calluna are charming shrubs in the heath family (Ericaceae). They are native to the moors, mountains and woods of Europe, Africa and western Asia. Heaths (Erica) contain more... more

Magnolia ‘Daybreak’

Magnolia ‘Daybreak’

Magnolia ‘Daybreak’

In the Arthur S. Holden Sr. Hedge Garden is the spectacular new magnolia named ‘Daybreak.’ It bears large fragrant pastel pink flowers from the end of April until the third... more

Highbush blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

Highbush blueberry

Blueberries are members of the heath family (Ericaceae). Vaccinium corymbosum has significant value for wildlife and for enhancement of our landscape. Its rhododendron and azalea cousins may have very showy... more

Eastern ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

Eastern ninebark

Eastern ninebark is easily grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is an upright, somewhat coarse, deciduous shrub noted for its exfoliating bark which peels in... more

Eastern prickly pear cactus

Opuntia cespitosa

Eastern prickly pear cactus

Where can you find this plant? In Ohio: Oak Openings in northwest Ohio, including Kitty Todd Nature Preserve and the metropark outside Toledo. In southern Ohio, Opuntia is in the... more

Spicebush

Lindera benzoin

Spicebush

At The Holden Arboretum, Lindera benzoin, spicebush, is one of the most common shrubs in our natural areas. There are fine plantings of spicebush in the Arlene and Arthur S. Holden... more

What can we help you find?

Return to site