1)  Castanea crenata                                                                      Japanese Chestnut

Though it is one of the smaller species of chestnut, C. crenata is still a valued food tree in its native Japan. Ordinarily, the nuts are also smaller than those of the European varieties. This specimen is located on the east side of our old field nursery along the gravel path.

Roy Farrow

2)  Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. nana                                  Dwarf Plum Yew

Native to the forest understories of East Asia, this small evergreen shrub is known to thrive in semi-shaded places rather than in full sunshine. This specimen is located within our Rhododendron Glen near the Upper Pond.

Roy Farrow

3)  Citrus trifoliata                                                                                Hardy Orange

A rounded, bushy deciduous shrub, C. trifoliata is native to northern China and Korea. This specimen is located towards the southern end of Azalea Way, adjacent to the south side of the large grove of yews.

Roy Farrow

4)  Franklinia alatamaha                                                                     Franklin Tree

Named in honor of the American statesman, philosopher, and scientist Benjamin Franklin, this deciduous tree is native to the state of Georgia, USA. The only species of its genus, F. alatamaha is believed to now be extinct in the wild. This specimen is located along the west side of Arboretum Drive within the Camellia Collection.

Roy Farrow

5)  Sorbus forrestii

Native to the Yunnan region of China, S. forrestii is a spreading tree with pinnately compound leaves that are composed of up to 19 elliptically oblong, dark blue-green leaflets. White flowers are followed by white berries, tinged dark pink at the tips. This specimen is located toward the north end of our Sorbus Collection.

Roy Farrow