Event Details
U.S. National Arboretum - Talk and Tour: All About Capemyrtles
Saturday, July 28, 2012
When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: United States National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington DC
Who: Ages 16 and older
Fee: $12 ($10 FONA); Registration required
What: Crapemyrtles provide brilliant, long-lasting color in summer gardens, and many also feature attractive fall foliage and striking bark color, making them a beautiful and versatile shrub or small tree. Discover their diverse sizes, shapes, and flower colors so that you can appreciate and choose the best variety for your landscape. Learn how they became so popular in the U.S., and the role that the National Arboretum has played in their development. After the lecture, join a curator for a walking tour through more than 30 varieties of mature trees in peak bloom. Get expert cultural information on how to keep your trees healthy and beautiful.