|
News & Events |
|
|
 |
Introducing Freedom and Liberty
The Final Voting Is Done. The newest eaglets raised by parents "Mr. President" and "The First Lady" at the US National Arboretum are no longer called DC2 and DC3. The final voting tally was done with help of our primary stakeholder, Friends of the National Arboretum. There were over 37,000 votes - with the overwhelming majority for "Freedom and Liberty".
The winning names were announced Tuesday morning, April 26th, at the National Arboretum. This followed presentatons by each of the major partners of this Arboretum Eagle Project: Agricultural Research Service; American Eagle Foundation, Alfred State, SUNY School of Technology; DC Department of Energy and Environment; and, US Fish and Wildlife Services.
You can still watch these eagles here at the live D.C. Eagle Cams. The eaglets will continue to grow and mature before heading out on their own, sometime in June. |
 |
Summer Crapemyrtle Tour
Crapemyrtles light up the landscape with brilliant color in the intense heat of the summer when few other plants are blooming. Many also feature bright fall foliage and striking bark patterns, making them one of the most beautiful and versatile trees in our area. Click here for more information. |
|
The Lilacs are Taking a Break
The lilacs in the Lilac Nursery won't be flowering this spring. As they grew over the decades, they became less vigorous, and their dense growth provided a foothold for invasive vines. Crews have spent the winter months pruning the lilacs back and removing the vines. The severe pruning will result in vigorous and healthy plants, but it will also mean no flowers this spring, since the flower buds were removed with pruning. The lilacs will set flower buds this summer, so the flowers will return next spring. Ultimately, the improved health of the plants and removal of shade cast by enveloping vines will allow the lilacs to bloom better than before.
The Lilac Nursery is part of the National Arboretum's research efforts to bring improved plants to gardeners in the United States. Several heat-tolerant lilacs with improved resistance to powdery mildew have been developed from this breeding program. Click here to find out more about the Arboretum's lilac introductions — 'Declaration', 'Betsy Ross' and 'Old Glory'. |
|
|
Azalea Blossom Watch
Updated 4/28/16 |
| View Arboretum Calendar of Events |
Grass Roots Initiative
An outdoor exhibit, lawn care information,
turfgrass research, and more! |
Strategic Plan
"Rediscover the National Arboretum...
Where science meets beauty" |
Arboretum Botanical Explorer
Find a plant, tour a garden, and plan your visit |
Arboretum Plant Introductions
View plants developed by arboretum
scientists and find one that's right for you! |
A Proposed Classical Chinese Garden
at the U.S. National Arboretum. |
U.S. National Arboretum
Visitor Guides: |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
