Our Plants

  • Bay Laurel

    Laurus nobilis or bay laurel is a fragrant, evergreen tree or a large shrub, native to the Mediterranean region. Preferring well-drained soil in full sun, bay laurel is usually grown in containers in temperate climates, since it is not winter hardy. It is typically trained as a topiary in various shapes for patios, herb and formal gardens. The aromatic, glossy leaves of bay laurel are known for their culinary uses in the kitchen, often added to soups and stews. Its leaves and branches are also known to have been used for creating wreaths and crowns worn to symbolize victory or honor.
  • Japanese Camellia

    Japanese camellias have glossy evergreen leaves and rose-like flowers in various shades of pink, red, and white that bloom at Longwood throughout the winter.  These beautiful flowering shrubs were one of Pierre S. du Pont’s favorite flowers and one of the first species planted in the Conservatory upon its completion in 1921.

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