Follow the pedestrian pathway that links the north end of Legion Park to the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, providing a safe pedestrian pathway between the two areas. This path winds through a display garden of small scale trees (under 35 feet at maturity) selected to be compatible with today’s smaller urban gardens. Tree varieties showcase different leaf colors, flowers and unusual shapes.
This delicate fringe of white flowers shows how Chionanthus virginicus the Fringe Tree got its name.
A native to the forests of Asia, matures over time to 10-15 feet tall and wide.
Noted for its exfoliating copper orange to reddish brown bark.
Related to witch-hazel, the oblong leaves turn various shades of red, orange and yellow in the fall.
Colorful lavender-pink blossoms appear along the bare stems in spring.
Produces bright red fruits and good color in the fall.
A versatile tree that shows off perfect white flowers in early spring. Often used in commercial landscapes.