Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Early woodland wildflower which produces a spike of white flowers. Has an edible tuberous root which features a horseradish-like flavor.
Occurrence
Found in fern enclosure.
Month: May 2025
Smooth Serviceberry – Amelanchier laevis
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Small shrub/tree which blooms very early in the spring with White 5 petaled flowers in loose clusters at the stem tips. Produces a small, edible berry.
Occurrence
Planted along the trail north of greenhouse
Prince of Whales Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Low growing dense mat forming juniper
Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area
Maney Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Maneyi’)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub
Leaves: Chinese juniper with blue very sharp needles
Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area
Arcadia Juniper (Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub
Leaves: A lacy selection of J. sabina
Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area
Savin Juniper (Juniperus sabina)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub
Leaves: Somewhat vase shaped Juniper
Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area
Blue Prince Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Prince’)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub
Leaves: Compact juniper with blue coloring
Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area
Blue Chip Juniper (uniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub
Leaves: Juniper selected for it’s persistent blue color
Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area
Russian Cypress (Microbiota decussata)
Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub
Leaves: Needles resemble that of Arbor Vitae. Turs a brown color in winter and appears dead, but greens quickly in the spring.
Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area