Our Plants

The plants and trees of Longwood, with the allure of their ephemeral beauty, bring us together to experience a spectacular ensemble of gardens and landscapes.

When we visit, we are united by the memories we share, by the stunning surroundings, and by the living network that is here for everyone to enjoy. 

What's in Bloom

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  • Japanese Wisteria

    This wisteria, native to Japan, is highly prized for its very long, fragrant racemes of flowers in late spring. The flowers do not all open at once, but begin to open at the base of the raceme and open progressively to the tip.

  • Dwarf Fothergilla

    Mature at about three feet tall, this native shrub is deer resistant and has fragrant white, bottlebrush blooms in the early spring.  Dwarf fothergilla is relatively low maintenance and is hardy in zones 5 to 8.  It prefers full sun to light shade and moist, well-draining soil.  The shrub has beautiful fall foliage in shades ranging from yellow to dark red and is a good companion to dwarf conifers, rhododendrons and azaleas.

Learn More With Our Plant Database

From in-bloom flowers to just-ripening fruits, each and every efflorescence can be found in our plant collections database. Time your trip around unfurling petals or reflect on the names of what you saw in a particular garden.

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Discover Iconic Plants

Blooms in Action

Watch this stunning collection of time-lapse images of some of our iconic plants coming into bloom, captured by former research intern Ty Seely.

All About Camellias

Watch as Dr. Matt Taylor, Director, Research and Conservation, explains our Camellia breeding process.

Sensational Sprout

See our titan arum’s amazing transformation in this timelapse video.

A Fine Vine: Clematis

Join Jeff Jabco, an instructor in our Continuing Education program, as he showcases the top five Clematis in this year’s International Trial.

Everything’s Coming up Roses

Enjoy a walk through our Rose Arbor, showcasing the vibrant pink Rosa ‘American Pillar’.

Pierre’s Poplar

Meet one of the tallest trees at Longwood Gardens—and get a bird’s eye view as Longwood’s Arborists attempt to measure this champion tree.