University of WI Longenecker Gardens Arboretum displays over 2,000 plants over 50-acres, is the premier collection of woody plants in Wisconsin, and is recognized internationally. The Gardens hold one of the most up-to-date flowering crabapple collections in the country. They even have one of our very own, May's Delight!
Events this Spring Highlighting Crabapples:
Magnolias and Other Early Bloomers TourFor our Crabapple Preview, see our article 'More Than Just a Pretty Face - Behind the Bountiful Blooms of Flowering Crabapples'
Wednesday, May 7, 7–8:15 pm
Enjoy earlier-blooming species of many types, notably the Garden’s spectacular collection of Asian and hybrid magnolias, and the first of the flowering crabapples. Laura Jull, UW-Madison professor of horticulture, will examine these and other plants particularly suitable for home landscapes.
Talk to the Naturalist in Longenecker Gardens
Sunday, May 11, 1–3 pm
Arboretum naturalist Ken Wood will be in the Arboretum’s Longenecker Gardens to help visitors learn about the trees and shrubs in bloom, which should include lilacs and crabapples.
Flowering Crabapples Tour
Wednesday, May 14, 7 pm – 8:15 pm
Emeritus Professor of Horticulture Ed Hasselkus, curator of the Longenecker Gardens, will concentrate on the Arboretum’s excellent collection of flowering crabapples, and present highlights in the Garden’s large lilac collection.
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