Trees
Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch
Yellow birch is a striking native tree found in a number of the spectacular natural areas of The Holden Arboretum. Mature trees may be seen on Little Mountain where their... more
Magnolia acuminata
Cucumbertree
Magnolia acuminata is a magnificent native of ancient lineage. It is a fine choice for Northeast Ohio landscapes given its bold foliage, inconspicuous green or cheery yellow flowers, and attractive... more
Fagus sylvatica
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica is a magnificent tree. European beech is native from the southern parts of Sweden and Norway to Spain, Italy, Greece and northeast Turkey and Ukraine. It is a common... more
Stewartia Pseudocamellia
Korean or Japanese Stewartia
A graceful tree of many charms, Stewartia pseudocamellia (Korean or Japanese stewartia) is known in Japan as the summer camellia, natsu–tsubaki. It is related to both Camellia and Franklinia, fellow members of the Theaceae (tea family). In the 1980s,... more
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
Aesculus parviflora
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Aesculus parviflora, bottlebrush buckeye is my favorite shrub. It is a native of the southeastern United States, primarily to Alabama. The genus Aesculus and the maples, Acer, recently have been lumped into the... more
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