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Members’ Exclusive Spring 2012 Plant Sale

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Looking for unique plants that can thrive in your garden? Look no further!

It’s time for the Arboretum’s annual member plant sale! Arboretum experts spent all spring, summer, fall and winter carefully selecting 30 unique, hard-to-find plants that will thrive and flourish in your home garden or landscape. A total of 14 of these are new-to-market plants that are released at select nurseries across the county.

Browse through our catalog to find the perfect plants for you. You’ll find trees, shrubs, grasses, vines and perennials.

Orders accepted February 7-April 9. You must be a member to place an order.

Plant Pick-Up
Plant orders are reserved and may be picked up during Arbor Day weekend. This year you can specify plant pick-up time slot when placing your orer. This will expedite the pick-up process. Arboretum staff will help transport you new plants to your vehicle.

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