Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: WHAT'S IN BLOOM?

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

WHAT'S IN BLOOM?

This time of year it would be shorter to list 'what's not in bloom'. However, two trees that are not that common in home landscapes (although they certainly could be) and are blooming right now are the Vitex agnus-castus 'Chaste Tree' (click here for more Vitex info) and Koelreuteria paniculata'- 'Beach Master' panicol Golden Rain tree (click here for more Rain tree info). Wouldn't this combination be perfect for the Pirate fans with one blooming purple and the other golden yellow? Both grow well here and are something to think about to compliment any crape myrtles you may be growing. Come out to the arboretum to see them in our Mixed Border and CPP area.

ARBORETUM MISSION

FRIENDS OF THE PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM

To help support and expand our beautiful Arboretum and to strengthen our teaching, demonstration, and outreach programs, become a Friend of the Arboretum. Started in 2002, the nonprofit Friends organization plays a critical role in preserving and perpetuating an important local cultural resource. The Arboretum depends on memberships and gifts for our operating expenses. Friends enjoy many benefits including early admittance to our annual plant sale, discount ticket price for our January Speaker Event, access to our horticultural library, and discounts at local gardening shops. Call 252-902-1709 for an application.