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

Thursday, March 10, 2016

WHAT'S IN BLOOM

We are starting to see new growth and blossoms at the Arboretum this week.

Photos by T. McDaniel

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Mixed Border

1. Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Shooting Star' (Lenten Rose)

2. Nandina domestica 'Fire Power'

3. Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

Pittosporum Trial Area
4. Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n Tough'

Wild Flower Garden
5. Narcissus x odorus L. The Campernelle Jonquil

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Herb Garden

6. Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Certified Plant Professional Area

7. Viburnum 'Pragense'

8. Viburnum macrocephalum (Chinese Snowball Viburnum)

9. Prunus x okame (Okame hybrid Cherry)

Pitt Co. Agricultural Center

10. Magnolia stellate (Star Magnolia)

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.