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Garden Highlights April 10-17, 2014

In the Spotlight this Week

Outdoor

Magnolia denudata

Location: Flower Garden Walk

Ulmus americana

An impressive American elm tree was once an iconic sight in towns across the nation. This tree is the sole survivor of an avenue of elms planted by Pierre du Pont that succumbed to Dutch elm disease. Location: Cow Lot

Crocus Crocus of many colors are blooming throughout the Gardens. Location: Peirce’s Park

Sharp-lobe Hepatica

Hepatica acutiloba

Location: Peirce's Woods

Circular Fountain

When Longwood turns on the fountains, one knows it is spring.

Location: Flower Garden Walk

Helleborus orientalis

Location: Hillside Garden Location: Peirce's Woods

Lysichiton camtschatcensis

This ornamental skunk-cabbage is worth seeking out down by the Large Lake. Location: Peirce's Woods

Cross Section of a Giant Redwood Visitors are attracted to this display of a cross section of a giant redwood, Sequoiadendron giganteum, which is located in front of Peirce-du Pont House. Location: Peirce-du Pont House

Siberian Squill

Scilla siberica

Location: Peirce's Woods

Cunninghamia lanceolata

Location: Cow Lot

Meadow Garden Work continues on the new Meadow Garden waiting to open this year on June 13, 2014. Location: Meadow Garden

Korean Rhododendron

Rhododendron mucronulatum

Location: Chimes Tower and Waterfall

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

These tiny flowers emit a powerful fragrance Location: Cow Lot Location: Hillside Garden

Yellow Trillium

Trillium luteum

Blooming soon in Peirce's Woods Location: Peirce's Woods