Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/19
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial nursery industry, landsscape architects, landscape contractors, landscape maintenance professionals,enthusiastic gardeners, Friends of the Arboretum Members and visitiors to the JC Raulston Arboretum. The JC RaulstonArboretum sponsored or co-sponsored over 160 events in 2019. Eighty-seven of the events were part of our Children'sProgram. The largest attended event was Moonlight in the Garden, an event that attracted over 11,000 visitors to view thegarden at night, learn about how landscape lighting improves the garden experience, train professionals in the installationand use of landscape lighting, and inspire gardeners. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Numerous lectures, tours, symposia, and conferences have been given for professionals and amateurs. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through lectures, videos, popular and trade press articles. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue current efforts.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As of the end of the year 2019, the JC Raulston Arboretum collections included 8004 different ttaxa under evaluation. In2019,the JC Raulston Arboretum acquired 1593 new accessions and installed 906 different taxa in the collections forevaluation. A continuing objective at the Arboretum is introduction and promotion of plants that have been evaluated and havepotential as non-invasive superior landscapes plants. In 2019, over 8000 plants were distributed to commercial nursery andindustry professionals and to the Friends of the Arboretum members. Part of the JC Raulston Arboretum mission is to helpmove great plants into the marketplace where they can be widely enjoyed. The Choice Plants program is a cooperativeprogram between the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association. The program hasbecome a successful method for moving superior plants into themarketplace. One nursery alone is growing over 6000 of onevariety of plant introduced through this program. Over 180 programs for the general public were given by the JC RaulstonArboretum, reaching over 8000 visitors. Docent and staff led tours reached another 3000 visitors. Hands-on learningexperiences were provided for numerous NCSU classes and garden volunteers.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Hembree, W. G., Ranney, T. G., Jackson, B. E., & Weathington, M. (2019). Cytogenetics, Ploidy, and Genome Sizes of Camellia and Related Genera. HORTSCIENCE, 54(7), 11241142. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13923-19
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Progress 10/01/17 to 09/30/18
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial nursery industry, landsscape architects, landscape contractors, landscape maintenance professionals, enthusiastic gardeners, Friends of the Arboretum Members and visitiors to the JC Raulston Arboretum. The JC Raulston Arboretum sponsored or co-sponsored over 160 events in 2018. Eighty-seven of the events were part of our Children's Program. The largest attended event was Moonlight in the Garden, an event that attracted over 6000 visitors to view the garden at night, learn about how landscape lighting improves the garden experience, train professionals in the installation and use of landscape lighting, and inspire gardeners. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Weathington, M. January 2018. Hillsborough, NC. Hillsborough Garden Club. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. January 2018. Wilmington, NC. Art & the Bloom. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. January 2018. Chapel Hill, NC. Chapel Hill Garden Club. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. February 2018. Washington, DC. US Botanic Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. February 2018. Morganton, NC. Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop. Trends in Trees. Weathington, M. February 2018. Wilson, NC. Eastern NC Nursery Conference. Trends in Trees. Weathington, M. February 2018. Alexandria, VA. Green Springs Botanic Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. January 2018. Virginia Beach, VA. Virginia Beach Garden Club. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. March 2018. Greensboro, NC. Guilford Horticultural Symposium. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. March 2018. Clemson, SC. South Carolina Botanic Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. March 2018. Chapel Hill, NC. NC Invasives Council Annual Conference. Plant This, Not That - Underused Natives to Replace Weedy Alternatives. Weathington, M. April 2018. Raleigh, NC. North Ridge Garden Club. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. April 2018. Blacksburg, VA. VA Tech Hahn Horticulture Gardens. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. April 2018. Raleigh, NC. West Raleigh Rotary. The JC Raulston Arboretum - 4 Decades of Collecting, Evaluating, and Distributing Plants. Weathington, M. April 2018. Statesville, NC. Iredell Master Gardeners Spring Fair. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. April 2018. Charlotte, NC. Mecklenburg Co. Master Gardeners. New Natives. Weathington, M. May 2018. Bolivia, NC. Festival of Flowers. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. June 2018. Raleigh, NC. American Conifer Society Annual Conference. Collecting Conifers Around the World. Weathington, M. April 2018. Cary, NC. Cary Rotary. The JC Raulston Arboretum - 4 Decades of Collecting, Evaluating, and Distributing Plants. Weathington, M. July 2018. Milledgeville, GA. Lockerly Arboretum. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. July 2018. Raleigh, NC. JCRA Summer Garden Symposium. Plants for the South. Weathington, M. August 2018. Waynesville, NC. Western NC Master Gardeners. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. August 2018. Raleigh, NC. Southeastern Mum Society. The JC Raulston Arboretum - 4 Decades of Collecting, Evaluating, and Distributing Plants. Weathington, M. August2018. Morganton, NC. Extension Master Gardener Short Course. Trends in Trees. Weathington, M. September 2018. Raleigh, NC. MacGregor Downs Garden Club. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. October 2018. Atlanta, GA. Atlanta Botanic Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. October 2018. Davis, CA. International Oak Society. Evaluation of Evergreen Quercus at the JCRA. Weathington, M. November 2018. Norfolk, VA. Norfolk Botanical Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. December 2018. Nocogdoches, TX. Stephen F. Austin University. Gardening in the South. Weathington, M. December 2018. Hempstead, TX. Peckerwood Gardens. The JC Raulston Arboretum - 4 Decades of Collecting, Evaluating, and Distributing Plants. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Lectures, demonstrations, field days, garden tours, trade magazine articles, research proceedings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue current efforts and programs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As of the end of the year 2018, the JC Raulston Arboretum collections included 7502 different types of plants (taxa). In 2018,the JC Raulston Arboretum acquired 1032 new accessions and installed 740 different taxa in the collections for evaluation. A continuing objective at the Arboretum is introduction and promotion of plants that have been evaluated and have potential as non-invasive superior landscapes plants. In 2018, over 6000 plants were distributed to commercial nursery and industryprofessionals and to the Friends of the Arboretum members. Part of the JC Raulston Arboretum mission is to help move great plants into the marketplace where they can be widely enjoyed. The Choice Plants program is a cooperative program between the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Johnston CountyNursery Marketing Association. The program has become a successful method for moving superior plants into themarketplace. One nursery alone is growing over 6000 of one variety of plant introduced through this program. Over 150 programs for the general public were given by the JC Raulston Arboretum, reaching over 8000 visitors. Docent and staff led tours reached another 3000 visitors. Hands-on learning experiences were provided for numerous NCSU classes and garden volunteers.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Ranney, T. G., Thomasson, T. H., Neill, K, Lynch, N. P., Weathington, M. 2018. Ploidy, Relative Genome Size, and Inheritance of Spotted Foliage in Aucuba Species (Garryaceae). HortScience. 53(9):1271-1274.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Weathington, M. 2019. Regional Plant Picks - Underused Perennials. Fine Gardening.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Weathington, M. 2019. Evaluation of Evergreen Quercus at the JC Raulston Arboretum. International Oaks.
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Progress 10/01/16 to 09/30/17
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial nursery industry, landsscape architects, landscape contractors, landscape maintenance professionals,enthusiastic gardeners, Friends of the Arboretum Members and visitiors to the JC Raulston Arboretum. The JC Raulston Arboretum sponsored or co-sponsored over 150 events in 2017. Eighty-eight of the events were part of our Children's Program. The largest attended event was Moonlight in the Garden, a new event that attracted over 2800 visitors to view the garden at night, learn about how landscape lighting improves the garden experience, train professionals in the installation and use of landscape lighting, and inspire gardeners. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Weathington, Mark. January, 2017. Raleigh, NC. JC Raulston Arboretum. Friends of the Arboretum lecture series. Travels in Cuba and South Africa with the JC Raulston Arboretum. Weathington, Mark. January, 2017. Hillsborough, NC. Orange County Master Gardeners. A Rose by Any Other Name, Taxonomy for Gardeners. Weathington, Mark. February, 2017. Charlotte, NC. Wing Haven. Stunning Schefflera and Elegant Edgeworthia - Southern Gardens Don't Do Dormant. Weathington, Mark. February, 2017. Seattle, WA. Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Living Art - Planting for Architectural Interest. Weathington, Mark. February, 2017. Atlanta, GA. Georgia Perennial Plant Association Inspired Gardener Conference. Stunning Schefflera and Elegant Edgeworthia - Southern Gardens Don't Do Dormant. Weathington, Mark. March, 2017. St. Clair, MI. The Educated Naturalist Symposium. Slave to the Goddess Flora. Weathington, Mark. March, 2017. Morristown, NJ. North American Rock Garden Society, Watnong Chapter. Making a Mountain out of a Molehill. Weathington, Mark. May, 2017. Norfolk, VA. The Hermitage. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. June, 2017. Raleigh, NC. Quail Ridge Books. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. June, 2017. Belmont, NC. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. June, 2017. Raleigh, NC. NC State University. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. July, 2017. Fayetteville, NC. Cape Fear Botanic Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. July, 2017. Lake City, SC. Moore Farms Botanic Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. July, 2017. Lake City, SC. Moore Farms Botanic Garden. Plants for the South. Weathington, Mark. August, 2017. New Bern, NC. Tryon Palace. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. August, 2017. Raleigh, NC. NC State University Extension Webinar. Plants, Pests, and Pathogens series. Weathington, Mark. September, 2017. Columbia, SC. Riverbanks Zoo & Botanic Garden. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. September, 2017. Durham, NC. Durham Garden Forum. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. October, 2017. Suwanee, GA. Georgia Master Gardener's Conference. Stunning Schefflera and Elegant Edgeworthia. Weathington, Mark. November, 2017. Raleigh, NC. JC Raulston Arboretum Brown Bag series. Travels for the JCRA. Weathington, Mark. November, 2017. Winston-Salem, NC. Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest Univ. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. November, 2017. Charleston, SC. Charleston Horticultural Society. Gardening in the South. Weathington, Mark. November, 2017. Raleigh, NC. OLLI. Bringing in the Beneficials. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Lectures, demonstrations, field days, garden tours, trade magazine articles, research proceedings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue current efforts and programs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As of the end of the year 2017, the JC Raulston Arboretum collections included 7392 different types of plants (taxa). In 2017, the JC Raulston Arboretum acquired 1050 new accessions and installed 642 different taxa in the collections for evaluation. A continuing objective at the Arboretum is introduction and promotion of plants that have been evaluated and have potential as non-invasive superior landscapes plants. In 2017, over 7088 plants were distributed to commercial nursery and industry professionals and to the Friends of the Arboretum members. Part of the JC Raulston Arboretum mission is to help move great plants into the marketplace where they can be widely enjoyed. The Choice Plants program is a cooperative program between the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association. The program has become a successful method for moving superior plants into the marketplace. One nursery alone is growing over 6000 of one variety of plant introduced through this program. Over 250 programs for the general public were given by the JC Raulston Arboretum, reaching over 8000 visitors. Docent and staff led tours reached another 3000 visitors. Hands-on learning experiences were provided for numerous NCSU classes and garden volunteers.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Greetings from the JC Raulston Arboretum, Pleasant Surprises, Travels in South Korea and China, Travel with the JC Raulston Arboretum. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 20(1): 1,3-5,6.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Conifers Still Key at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. Conifer Quarterly. 34(3): 8-9.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Standing Tall. Conifer Quarterly. 34(2): 5-6.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Regional Plant Picks, Southeast - Grass Companions. Fine Gardening. 177:77.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Plant This, Not That. Fine Gardening. 174:55-58, 60-61.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. The Redbuds. Horticulture. 114(1):43.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Greetings from the JC Raulston Arboretum, Travel with the JC Raulston Arboretum, New Stars. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 20(2): 1-4.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Standards of Excellence in Plant Collections Management. Public Garden. 32 (special issue):24-25.
- Type:
Books
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2017. Gardening in the South, the Complete Homeowner's Guide. Timber Press. Portland, OR.
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Progress 10/01/15 to 09/30/16
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial nursery industry, landsscape architects, landscape contractors, landscape maintenance professionals,enthusiastic gardeners, Friends of the Arboretum Members and visitiors to the JC Raulston Arboretum. The JC Raulston Arboretum sponsored or co-sponsored over 150 events in 2016. Fifty-five of the events were part of our Children's Program. The largest attended event was the inaugural Moonlight in the Garden, a new event that attracted over 2600 visitors to view the garden at night, learn about how landscape lighting improves the garden experience, train professionals in the installation and use of landscape lighting, and inspire gardeners. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Bell, Bunting, Olsen, Weathington. 2016. Miami, FL. American Public Gardens Association Annual Conference. Perspectives on the importance of Preserving Cultivated Germplasm. Weathington. 2016. Greensboro, NC. NCNLA Green & Growing. Keeping it Green Up Top, Green Roofs for Energy Savings. Weathington. 2016. Raleigh, NC. OLLI Soils, Plants, and Pests: What's in Your Garden. Planting Success, Tough Plants for Tough Times. Weathington. 2016. San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Flower & Garden Show. Slave to the Goddess Flora: Plants and Plans from a Lazy Gardener. Weathington. 2016. San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Flower & Garden Show. Life is too Short for Boring Plants. Weathington. 2016. Williamsburg, VA. Colonial Williamsburg Garden Conference. Living Art - Planting for Architectural Interest. Weathington. 2016. Dothan, AL. Alabama Master Gardener's Symposium. Stunning Schefflera and Elegant Edgeworthia - the South Don't Do Dormant. Weathington. 2016. White Sulfur Springs, VA. Homestead Resort In the Garden Weekend. Slave to the Goddess Flora: Plants and Plans from a Lazy Gardener. Weathington. 2016. White Sulfur Springs, VA. Homestead Resort In the Garden Weekend. Bugging Out: Planting for Pollinators. Weathington. 2016. Suncheon, Rep. of Korea. Suncheon International Garden Symposium. State of the US Green Industry. Weathington. 2016. Gaston Co. NC. Gaston County Master Gardeners. Stunning Schefflera and Elegant Edgeworthia - the South Don't Do Dormant. Weathington. 2016. Virginia Beach, VA. Virginia Master Gardeners Regional Advanced Training. The Best Trees You've Never Grown: Rare, Unusual, and Underutilized Landscape Trees. Weathington. 2016. Myrtle Beach, SC. Holly Society of America. Hidden Hollies - The Best Underutilized Ilex At The JC Raulston Arboretum. Weathington. 2016. Washington, D.C. Maple Society. Evergreen Maples. Weathington. 2016. Bolivia, NC. Fall Pro Day. Bugging Out - Bringing in the Beneficials. Weathington. 2016. Raleigh, NC. NCSU Women's Club. The JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh's Winter Wonderland. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Lectures, demonstrations, field days, garden tours, trade magazine articles, research proceedings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue current efforts and programs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As of the end of the year 2016, the JC Raulston Arboretum collections included 7359 different types of plants (taxa). In 2016, the JC Raulston Arboretum acquired 1006 new accessions and installed 459 different taxa in the collections for evaluation. A continuing objective at the Arboretum is introduction and promotion of plants that have been evaluated and have potential as non-invasive superior landscapes plants. In 2016, over 8000 plants were distributed to commercial nursery and industry professionals and to the Friends of the Arboretum members. Part of the JC Raulston Arboretum mission is to help move great plants into the marketplace where they can be widely enjoyed. The Choice Plants program is a cooperative program between the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association. The program has become a successful method for moving superior plants into the marketplace. One nursery alone is growing over 6000 of one variety of plant introduced through this program. Over 150 programs for the general public were given by the JC Raulston Arboretum, reaching over 7000 visitors. Docent and staff led tours reached another 3000 visitors. Hands-on learning experiences were provided for numerous NCSU classes and garden volunteers.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2016. Collecting Magnolia in Taiwan. Journal of the Magnolia Society International. 51(1):14-22.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2016. The JC Raulston Arboretum is Forty and Fabulous. Weekend Gardener. Fall 2016 Edition.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2016. Greeting from the JC Raulston Arboretum, Plant for Propagators, Travel with the Arboretum, A New Front Door. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 19(1): 1-6.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2016. Greetings, New Arrivals. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 19(2): 1,3.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2016. Regional Plant Picks, Southeast - Fast Filling Plants. Fine Gardening. 170:76.
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Progress 10/01/14 to 09/30/15
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial nursery industry, landsscape architects, landscape contractors, landscape maintenance professionals,enthusiastic gardeners, Friends of the Arboretum Members and visitiors to the JC Raulston Arboretum. The JC Raulston Arboretum sponsored or co-sponsored over 150 events in 2015. Fifty Five of the events were part of our Children's Program.. The largest attended event was the Raulston Blooms and Birds, an annual event that attracts over 1000 visitors to view birdhouses entered into the Bird House Competition, shop our JCRA Plant Sale and attend the Raulston Blooms which includes children's activities and educational demonstrations for visitors of all ages. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Weathington. 2015. Greensboro, NC. NCNLA Green & Growin. Keeping it Green Up Top, Green Roofs for Energy Savings Weathington. 2015. Greensboro, NC. NCNLA Green & Growin. Steep Mountainsides, Remote Outcroppings, and BarrenDeserts: A Few Plants from Distant Lands. Weathington. 2015. Greenville, NC. East Carolina University, Continuing Professional Education. Eating Iguana in Ecuador,Tales of a Plant Hunter. Weathington. 2015. Cary, NC. Cary Garden Club. If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Taiwan. Weathington. 2015. Asheboro, NC. Little Gate Garden Symposium. 40 Years of Plants at the JCRA. Baltzell, Ullensvang, Weathington, Zadik. 2015. Minneapolis, MN. American Public Gardens Association Annual Conference. Driving Membership at a Gateless Garden. Weathington. 2015. Greenville, NC. Pitt County Master Gardeners. Slave to the Goddess Flora. Weathington. 2015. Raleigh, NC. Wake Master Gardeners. Planting a Better World, 40 Years of Exploration, Evaluation, and Distribution. Weathington. 2015. Raleigh, NC. NCSU OLLI. Planting a Better World, 40 Years of Exploration, Evaluation, and Distribution. Weathington. 2015. Seatle, WA. Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Real Gardens Don't Do Dormant. Weathington. 2015. Seattle, WA. Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Slave to the Goddess Flora. Weathington. 2015. Philadelphia, PA. March into Spring Symposium. Plant Lust: Drool Worthy Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials. Weathington. 2015. Linwood, NJ. Linwood Arboretum. Making a Mountain into a Molehill - Crevice Gardening. Weathington. 2015. Kernersville, NC. Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden Chip Calloway Lecture Series. Southern Style, A Modern Guide to Plants for the Southeast. Craig, Ruter, Weathington. 2015. Columbus, OH. Cultivate!. New Plant Material - Can It Really Handle Landscape Rigors. Weathington. 2015. Hickory, NC. NCNLA Summer Green Road Show. Elegant Evergreens and Winter Wonders, Hot Plants for the Cool Season. Weathington. 2015. Asheville, NC. Speaking of Gardening Symposium. Planting a Better World, 40 Years of Exploration, Evaluation, and Distribution. Weathington. 2015. Memphis, TN. Dixon Gallery and Gardens lecture series. Elegant Edgeworthia and Stunning Schefflera: Shrubs for Extraordinary Gardens. Weathington. 2015. Durham, NC. Durham Garden Forum. Elegant Edgeworthia and Stunning Schefflera: Shrubs for Extraordinary Gardens. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Lectures, demonstrations, field days, garden tours, trade magazine articles, research proceedings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue current efforts and programs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As of the end of the year 2015, the JC Raulston Arboretum collections included 7372 different types of plants (taxa). In 2015, the JC Raulston Arboretum acquired 923 new accessions and installed 943 new plants in the collections for evaluation. A continuing objective at the Arboretum is introduction and promotion of plants that have been evaluated and have potential as non-invasive superior landscapes plants. In 2015, over 9000 plants were distributed to commercial nursery and industry professionals and to the Friends of the Arboretum members. Part of the JC Raulston Arboretum mission is to help move great plants into the marketplace where they can be widely enjoyed. The Choice Plants program is a cooperative program between the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association. The program has become a successful method for moving superior plants into the marketplace. One nursery alone is growing over 6000 of one variety of plant introduced through this program. Over 150 programs for the general public were given by the JC Raulston Arboretum, reaching over 7000 visitors. Docent and staff led tours reached another 3000 visitors. Hands-on learning experiences were provided for numerous NCSU classes and garden volunteers.
Publications
- Type:
Books
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington,Mark. 2017 (projected). Growing the Southeast Garden. Timber Press
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Magnolias. Fine Gardening. 167:52-59.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Cephalotaxus mannii Hook., Khasi Plum Yew. Southeastern Conifer Quarterly. 22:3
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Director's Letter, The JCRA in Taxonomic News, Master Plan Updates. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 18(1):1-3, 5.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Director's Letter, Collecting Magnolia and Aucuba in Asia, Sending Seed Around the World. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 18(2):1-4.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Diospyros kaki. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Prunus mume. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Cercis canadensis var. mexicana. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Paeonia lactiflora. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Submitted
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Cladrastis platycarpa. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. The Passing of a Nursery Pioneer. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Eccremocarpus scaber. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2016 (projected). Collecting Magnolia in Taiwan. Magnolia
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'N' Tight'. The News & Observer.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Perovskia atriplicifolia. The News & Observer.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Danae racemosa. The News & Observer.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Sedum sieboldii. The News & Observer.
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Progress 10/01/13 to 09/30/14
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial nursery industry, landsscape architects, landscape contractors, landscape maintenance professionals,enthusiastic gardeners, Friends of the Arboretum Members and visitiors to the JC Raulston Arboretum. The JC Raulston Arboretum sponsored or co-sponsored over 150 events in 2015. Fifty Five of the events were part of our Children's Program.. The largest attended event was the Raulston Blooms and Birds, an annual event that attracts over 1000 visitors to view birdhouses entered into the Bird House Competition, shop our JCRA Plant Sale and attend the Raulston Blooms which includes children's activities and educational demonstrations for visitors of all ages. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Weathington. 2015. Greensboro, NC. NCNLA Green & Growin. Keeping it Green Up Top, Green Roofs for Energy Savings Weathington. 2015. Greensboro, NC. NCNLA Green & Growin.Steep Mountainsides, Remote Outcroppings, and Barren Deserts: A Few Plants from Distant Lands. Weathington. 2015. Greenville, NC. East Carolina University, Continuing Professional Education. Eating Iguana in Ecuador, Tales of a Plant Hunter. Weathington. 2015. Cary, NC. Cary Garden Club. If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Taiwan. Weathington. 2015. Asheboro, NC. Little Gate Garden Symposium. 40 Years of Plants at the JCRA. Baltzell, Ullensvang, Weathington, Zadik. 2015. Minneapolis, MN. American Public Gardens Association Annual Conference. Driving Membership at a Gateless Garden. Weathington. 2015. Greenville, NC. Pitt County Master Gardeners. Slave to the Goddess Flora. Weathington. 2015. Raleigh, NC. Wake Master Gardeners. Planting a Better World, 40 Years of Exploration, Evaluation, and Distribution. Weathington. 2015. Raleigh, NC. NCSU OLLI. Planting a Better World, 40 Years of Exploration, Evaluation, and Distribution. Weathington. 2015. Seatle, WA. Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Real Gardens Don't Do Dormant. Weathington. 2015. Seattle, WA. Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Slave to the Goddess Flora. Weathington. 2015. Philadelphia, PA. March into Spring Symposium. Plant Lust: Drool Worthy Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials. Weathington. 2015. Linwood, NJ. Linwood Arboretum. Making a Mountain into a Molehill - Crevice Gardening. Weathington. 2015. Kernersville, NC. Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden Chip Calloway Lecture Series. Southern Style, A Modern Guide to Plants for the Southeast. Craig, Ruter, Weathington. 2015. Columbus, OH. Cultivate!. New Plant Material - Can It Really Handle Landscape Rigors. Weathington. 2015. Hickory, NC. NCNLA Summer Green Road Show. Elegant Evergreens and Winter Wonders, Hot Plants for the Cool Season. Weathington. 2015. Asheville, NC. Speaking of Gardening Symposium. Planting a Better World, 40 Years of Exploration, Evaluation, and Distribution. Weathington. 2015. Memphis, TN. Dixon Gallery and Gardens lecture series. Elegant Edgeworthia and Stunning Schefflera: Shrubs for Extraordinary Gardens. Weathington. 2015. Durham, NC. Durham Garden Forum. Elegant Edgeworthia and Stunning Schefflera: Shrubs for Extraordinary Gardens. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Lectures, demonstrations, field days, garden tours, trade magazine articles, research proceedings. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue current efforts and programs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As of the end of the year 2015, the JC Raulston Arboretum collections included 7372 different types of plants (taxa). In 2015, the JC Raulston Arboretum acquired 923 new accessions and installed 943 new plants in the collections for evaluation. A continuing objective at the Arboretum is introduction and promotion of plants that have been evaluated and have potential as non-invasive superior landscapes plants. In 2015, over 9000 plants were distributed to commercial nursery and industry professionals and to the Friends of the Arboretum members. Part of the JC Raulston Arboretum mission is to help move great plants into the marketplace where they can be widely enjoyed. The Choice Plants program is a cooperative program between the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association. The program has become a successful method for moving superior plants into the marketplace. One nursery alone is growing over 6000 of one variety of plant introduced through this program. Over 150 programs for the general public were given by the JC Raulston Arboretum, reaching over 7000 visitors. Docent and staff led tours reached another 3000 visitors. Hands-on learning experiences were provided for numerous NCSU classes and garden volunteers.
Publications
- Type:
Books
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Weathington,Mark.2017 (projected). Growing the Southeast Garden. Timber Press
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Cephalotaxus mannii Hook., Khasi Plum Yew. Southeastern Conifer Quarterly. 22:3
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Director's Letter, The JCRA in Taxonomic News, Master Plan Updates. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 18(1):1-3, 5.
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Director's Letter, Collecting Magnolia and Aucuba in Asia, Sending Seed Around the World. Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter. 18(2):1-4.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Diospyros kaki. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Magnolias. Fine Gardening. 167:52-59.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Prunus mume. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Cercis canadensis var. mexicana. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Paeonia lactiflora. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Cladrastis platycarpa. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. The Passing of a Nursery Pioneer. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Eccremocarpus scaber. Cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2016 (projected). Collecting Magnolia in Taiwan. Magnolia
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'N' Tight'. The News & Observer.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Perovskia atriplicifolia. The News & Observer.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Sedum sieboldii. The News & Observer.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
Weathington, Mark. 2015. Plant Spotlight: Danae racemosa. The News & Observer.
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Progress 10/01/12 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Commercial nursery industry, landsscape architects, landscape contractors, landscape maintenance professionals,enthusiastic gardeners, Friends of the Arboretum Members and visitiors to the JC Raulston Arboretum. The JC Raulston Arboretum sponsored or co-sponsored over 150 events in 2013. Fifty Five of the events were part of our Children'sProgram.. The largest attended event was the Raulston Blooms and Birds, an annual event that attracts over 1000 visitors to view birdhouses entered into the BirdHouse Competition, shop our JCRA Plant Sale and attend the Raulston Bloomswhich includes children's activities and educational demonstrations for visitors of all ages. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Bilderback. 2013 ) American Public Gardens Association Annual Conference Workshop: Irrigation Use and Efficiency Workshop, held at Rain Bird National Headquarters, Tucson, AZ. Weathington, 2013. University of Mexico, Botany Department’s Horticulture Symposium - "Across the Border, Mexican Successes in North Carolina" Weathington, 2013. Magnolia Society International, St. Louis, MO – “The NAPCC Magnolia Multi-Institution Curatorial Group Shared Database” Weathington, 2013. 5th Global Botanic Congress International, Dunedin, NZ – “The North American Plant Collections Consortium as a Model for Conservation, Research, and Education in Botanic Gardens” Weathington, 2013. Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. – “On the Razor’s Edge: New and Underused Woodies” Weathington, 2013. Manor View Farm Annual Education Seminar, Baltimore, MD – “Life Is Too Short for Boring Plants: The New, the Rare, and the Just Plain Weird” Weathington, 2013. PPA MidAtlantic Regional Symposium, Baltimore, MD – “Ahead of the Curve or Behind the 8-Ball: New, Rare, and Unusual Perennials” Weathington, 2013. Wake County Master Gardeners, Raleigh, NC - "Some Like it Hot; Waterwise Weathington, 2013. Plants with Impact". Mid-south Hydrangea Society, Memphis, TN - "Underutilized Species and Selections of Hydrangeas and Other Lust-Worthy Plants. Weathington, 2013. Plants or Hey Mac, Get Your Aspera the Heteromella Out of Here Before You get Hirta!" American Public Garden Association, Phoenix, AZ – “The NAPCC As A Weathington, 2013. Tool For Garden Development. Virginia Beach Gardening Festival, Virginia Beach, VA – Weathington, 2013. "Low Maintenance Gardening, Plants and Plans from a Lazy Gardener." Jan. 2013. NCNLA Green & Growing, Greensboro, NC – Weathington, 2013. The ABC’s (that’s Acer, Buddleja, Cercis) of New Plants: Where We Are and Where We’re Going. Jan. 2013 NCNLA Green & Growing, Greensboro, NC How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Lectures, demonstrations, field days, garden tours, trade magazine articles, research proceedings What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue current efforts and programs
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As of the end of the year 2013, the JC Raulston Arboretum collectionsincluded 7,681 different types of plants (taxa), . In 2013, the JC Raulston Arboretum acquired 1,379 new accessions and installed 1,252 new plants in the collections for evaluation. A continuing objective at the Arboretum is introduction and promotion of plants that have been evaluated and have potential as non-invasive superior landscapes plants. In 2013, 8,851 plants were distributed to commercial nursery and industry professionals and to the Friends of the Arboretum members. Part of the JC Raulston Arboretum mission is to help move great plants into the marketplace where they can be widely enjoyed. The Choice Plants program is a cooperative program between the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association. Th program continued to grow in 2013 with the additions of Cercis chinensis ‘Kay’s Early Hope’ redbud – a JCRA introduction – and Callicarpa americana ‘Welch’s Pink’ beautyberry. Both plants have been growing for years at the Arboretum and deserve a wider stage. The Choice Plants Tags with a JCRA logo will be displayed on these plants at local garden centers. A grove of ‘Kay’s Early Hope’ redbuds, named in memory of NC State's Women's Basketball Coach Kay Yow, one of the winnest coaches in any sport is a landmark at the Coaches Corner on the NCSU campus.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Bilderback, Ted. 2013. Stay Cool with the JCRA this Summer. NCNLA Nursery Landscape Notes. 47 (3) 32-33.
Bilderback, Ted. 2013. Reflections and Projections. JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter 17 (1) :1-3.
Bilderback, Ted. 2013 Dragon Leads the Way . JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter 17 (2) 1.
Weathington, Mark. 2013. The NAPCC as a Model for Conservation, Education, and Research, Proceedings of the 5th Global Botanic Gardens Conference. Dunedin, New Zealand. November 2013.
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Progress 10/01/11 to 09/30/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Research efforts focused on Development, Evaluation and Promotion of Underutilized and Novel Ornamental Plants would have little impact if the JCRA did not also place great emphasis on outreach as a public garden. If the research focus at the JCRA is "all about plants", then the outreach focus of the JCRA must be "all about people." We attempt to excite our garden visitors, our Friend of the Arboretum members, our faculty, our students and our green industry about the mission of the JCRA to promote and introduce new plants for urban landscapes. New plants are the "life blood" and the profit margin of the green industry. PARTICIPANTS: Ted E. Bilderback Director, Mark Weathington Assistant Director and Curator of Collections, Tim Alderton Research Technician, Bernadette Clark Bedding Plant Trials Coordinator, Nancy Doubrava Interpretive Specialist, Christopher Todd Glenn Programs and Education Coordinator, Ann Swallow Plant Records Assistant, Barbara Kennedy Volunteer Coordinator, Faye Koonce Facilities Coordinator, Judy Morgan-Davis Membership Assistant Membership, Anne M. Porter Director of Development & Membership, Valerie Tyson Plant Recorder and Elizabeth Overcash, Children's Program Coordinator and Rebecca Pledger, Graduate Student Assistant. The JCRA maintains strong working relationships with: North Carolina Green Industry Council, North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, North Carolina Flower Growers Association, Carolina's Irrigation Association, Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association . TARGET AUDIENCES: Target Audiences Include: The Gardening Public and specifically gardeners in North Carolina, Raleigh and Wake County; The JCRA is Raleigh's Garden! ; Parent's looking for educational opportunities for their children; The JCRA launched a Children and Family Program in 2011 providing educational units for children's gardening experiences; JCRA Volunteers; over 200 volunteers contribute to garden maintenance and operational assistance; JRCA Friends Members; Commercial and Professional Members of the Nursery and Green Industry; Professional and Amateur Photographers; Professional and novice garden writers; NCSU Students and students of all ages. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: A new Children and Family Program Coordinator was hired and our Children and Family Educational programs have continued into a second year of helping children learn about plants.
Impacts
The JCRA is collaborating with the a local Nursery Marketing Association and 7 retail garden centers for promotion of 9 ornamental plants that currently are not produced in the nursery industry. The JCRA has heightened its efforts to engage the local gardening public. This audience includes members of garden clubs, plant associations, families, and homeowners, as well as residents simply in search of a place for inspiration, respite, and passive learning. The growing urban population increasingly faces issues related to green space preservation and maintenance, and the need to learn about landscape plant biodiversity, care, and selection of species/cultivars suitable to our area. This is particularly critical given that the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) has experienced above average growth by national standards, with our population increasing by 29.2% during the 1990's and two municipalities rated in the top eight fastest growing cities (Cary, 3rd fastest, Raleigh 8th fastest). Migration into the Triangle is from throughout the United States, emphasizing the need for our efforts to educate a constituency accustomed to either colder or warmer climate gardening. The general public is served through our regular presence on radio gardening programs, presence on Visit Raleigh's top 50 places, web linked videos featuring our gardens, educational programs and events and our JCRA Website which provides a calendar of events, "Now Showing" highlighting plants currently flowering, our photograph collection and membership information. The JCRA is always the front page article on the Successful Gardener publication originating from NC Extension and online; we have been featured in virtually every major media outlet in the state, including public radio, the leading newspapers, regional magazines, NCSU university publications for community and alumni, and even the New York Times. The JCRA is also featured within a statewide brochure highlighting all North Carolina gardens.
Publications
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. A Place with a View. Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter 16(2)1-2.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. Got Tech. NCNLA Nursery Notes 46 (1) :23.
- Bilderback, Ted and Anne Porter. 2012. Celebrations! NCNLA Nursery Notes 46 (2):28-29.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. JC Raulston Arboretum Grow the Endowment for Excellence. NCNLA Nursery Notes 46 (3) : 42-43.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. Meet the JCRA 2012 Interns. NCNLA Nursery Notes 46(4):38-39.
- Porter, Anne, and Ted. Bilderback. 2012. The North Carolina Green Industry and the JC Raulston Arboretum-A Partnership That Keeps on Growing! NCNLA Nursery Notes 46(5):38-39.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. The Challenge Is ON!. NCNLA Nursery Notes 46 (6) : 49-53.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. Celebrations at the JCRA. Hort Newsletter Spring 2012 (1) 14-15.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. Happenings at the JCRA. Hort Newsletter Summer 2012 (2) 15-17.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. Sir Walter Raleigh Award. Hort Newsletter Fall 2012 (3) 16.
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. 10th Anniversary Celebration at the JCRA, Lath House Dedication Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Hort Newsletter Fall 2012 (4) 16 .
- Bilderback, Ted. 2012. Looking through the Windshield, but Checking the Rear View Mirror!. Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter 16 (1). 1-3.
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Progress 10/01/10 to 09/30/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: A donor and friend of the JC Raulston Arboretum, so aptly stated to a garden visitor recently, "Yes, the Arboretum is free and open to the public, but it's not free to operate!" JC Raulston Arboretum revenues come from educational programs, facilities rentals, friends of the arboretum membership dues and gifts. All are important to cover staff salaries and student internships as well as facilities and garden maintenance and new garden projects. Raising our approximately $450,000 operational budget is a challenge every year but we continue to be successful. Here's how we do it. PARTICIPANTS: Ted E. Bilderback Director, Mark Weathington Assistant Director and Curator of Collections, Tim Alderton Research Technician, Bernadette Clark Bedding Plant Trials Coordinator, Nancy Doubrava Interpretive Specialist, Christopher Todd Glenn Programs and Education Coordinator, Ann Swallow Plant Records Assistant, Barbara Kennedy Volunteer Coordinator, Faye Koonce Facilities Coordinator, Judy Morgan-Davis Membership Assistant Membership, Anne M. Porter Director of Development & Membership, Valerie Tyson Plant Recorder and Caroline Richardson, Children's Program Coordinator. The JCRA maintains strong working relationships with: North Carolina Green Industry Council, North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, North Carolina Flower Growers Association, Carolina's Irrigation Association, Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association. TARGET AUDIENCES: Target Audiences Include: The Gardening Public and specifically gardeners in North Carolina, Raleigh and Wake County; The JCRA is Raleigh's Garden!; Parent's looking for educational opportunities for their children; The JCRA launched a Children and Family Program in 2011 providing educational units for children's gardening experiences; JCRA Volunteers; over 200 volunteers contribute to garden maintenance and operational assistance; JRCA Friends Members; Commercial and Professional Members of the Nursery and Green Industry; Professional and Amateur Photographers; Professional and novice garden writers; NCSU Students and students of all ages. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Children and Family Program Coordinator was hired and our Children and Family Educational programs were launched.
Impacts
The JCRA held 87 planned events that were attended by a total of nearly 4,700 people. (This does not include daily visitors, estimated at more than 30,000 annually.) We netted nearly $130,000 from JCRA sponsored events. The JCRA's main fundraising event of the year and an annual favorite event, the Gala in the Garden, was attended by nearly 500 festive minded enthusiasts. Net proceeds from the 2011 Gala was approximately $85,000; The Half Day Symposium held in February and the 35th Anniversary Symposium in September attracted more than 300 participants, with combined net proceeds of approximately $18,000. Our most attended event, the News and Observer Birdhouse Competition, attracted 1,500 people. The Plants to the Public Sale, held in conjunction with the Birdhouse event, netted more than $14,000 and brought in 25 new and renewed memberships. During fiscal year 2010-11, the JCRA raised more than $500,000 - including memberships, major gifts to the Master Plan projects, event proceeds and many other special gifts supporting programs like the JCRA Internship and Children's programs. This performance is fantastic, and only possible through the generous support of donors, friends, sponsors, members, and volunteers who gave of their time, talents, and treasures. However, we know that we must meet this financial goal every year to survive.
Publications
- Bilderback, T.E. 2011. Ten to Eleven. JCRA Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter: 15(1):1-2.
- Bilderback, T.E. 2011. Thinking and Making Plans. JCRA Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter: 15(2):1-3.
- Bilderback, T.E. and C.D. Richardson. 2011. Are You Kidding: We Hope So! NCNLA Nursery Notes 45(3):21-23.
- Bilderback, T.E. 2011. Falling for the JCRA! NCNLA Nursery Notes 45(5):21-23.
- Bilderback, T.E. 2010. Do Roots Grow in the Fall NCNLA Nursery Notes 44(5):10-11.
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Progress 10/01/09 to 09/30/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Friends of the Arboretum Lectures are held on two Thursday evenings each month, frequently with audiences of 60 to 90 Friend members, students and guests in attendance. Talks presented in 2010 were: Successful rose growing for southern gardeners, From Nature to Nurture:What it takes to tame a wild plant, Creating a Camellia landscape,A Limerick, Blarney and Meet you in Kilkenny, Big, Bold, and Bodacious;Creating a Lush, Tropical Feel in a Temperate Garden,Creating Backyard Wildlife Habitats, Beyond Robust Records: Reaping the Rewards of an Accurate and Dynamic Database, Bonsai with Native Plants, Becoming Elizabeth Lawrence: How Raleigh, North Carolina, Nurtured a Friend and Gardener, Peaches of North Carolina;What Could be Finer,Flowers Around The World, A JCRA Alum's Perspective of the U.S. National Arboretum, Planting for Posterity, Perennial Vegetables: Asparagus, Artichokes,Fiddlehead Ferns and More, The Macaronesian Flora and a (Slight) Charles Darwin Connection, and Plant Geek Nation; Growing Another Generation in Agriculture. Twelve Plantsman's Tours were also hosted by Mark Weathington the first Tuesday of each month. Friends Lectures as video presentations are available for viewing by FOA members and Plantsman's Tours are available to anyone from the JCRA Webpage. PARTICIPANTS: Ted E. Bilderback Director, Mark Weathington Assistant Director and Curator of Collections, Tim Alderton Research Technician, Bernadette Clark Bedding Plant Trials Coordinator, Nancy Doubrava Interpretive Specialist, Christopher Todd Glenn Programs and Education Coordinator, Ann Swallow Plant Records Assistant, Barbara Kennedy Volunteer Coordinator, Faye Koonce Facilities Coordinator, Judy Morgan-Davis Membership Assistant Membership, Anne M. Porter Director of Development & Membership, Valerie Tyson Plant Recorder. The JCRA maintains strong working relationships with: North Carolina Green Industry Council, North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, North Carolina Flower Growers Association, Carolina's Irrigation Association, Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association TARGET AUDIENCES: Target Audiences Include: The Gardening Public and specifically gardeners in North Carolina, Raleigh and Wake County; The JCRA is Raleigh's Garden! ; Parent's looking for educational opportunities for their children; The JCRA will launch a Children's Program in 2011 providing educational units for children's gardening experiences; JCRA Volunteers; over 200 volunteers contribute to garden maintenance and operational assistance; JRCA Friends Members; Commercial and Professional Members of the Nursery and Green Industry; Professional and Amateur Photographers; Professional and novice garden writers; NCSU Students and students of all ages. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Dr. Ted Bilderback was appointed Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum in July 2010.
Impacts
Chlorophyll in His Veins: JC Raulston, Horticultural Ambassador was published and became available for sale at the beginning of 2010. The 352 page book was written by Dr. Bobby J. Ward as a biography celebrating Dr. Raulston's life. To date 1000 copies have been sold through many tradeshows and JCRA events this year. The book is now available on Amazon and at many bookstores. JC was widely credited as the most important and influential figure in American Horticulture in the latter part of the 20th century. Major events this year at the JC Raulston Arboretum included N & O Bird house Competition, approximately 1200 attendees, GALA in Wonderland, over 500 attendees and $80,000 raised in sponsorships and silent auction proceeds. Other events hosted by the JCRA with over 100 attendees included the Landscape Field Day, Color Plant Trials Field Day, Southern Region International Plant Propagators.
Publications
- Bilderback, T. 2010. Yikes,What a Year 2009 was at the JCRA! WOW, What a Year 2010 will be! NCNLA Nursery Notes: 43:(1)31-33.
- Bilderback, T. 2010. We are Plants! NCNLA Nursery Notes 44(2):31-33.
- Weathington, M. 2010. Notes from the JC Raulston Arboretum 44(2):17.
- Weathington, M. 2010. Notes from the JC Raulston Arboretum; Versatile Shrubs 44(3):17-18.
- Bilderback, T. 2010. Is Your Landscape Going to Pot NCNLA Nursery Notes 44(3):26-28.
- Weathington, M. 2010. Notes from the JC Raulston Arboretum; Drought Tolerant Plant Suggestions 44(3):17-19.
- Bilderback, T. 2010. Yikes , What a Year 2009 was! Wow, what a Year 2010 will be! JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter 14(1):1.
- Bilderback, T. 2010. News Flash from the Director. JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter 14(2):1.
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Progress 10/01/08 to 09/30/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Titles for the Friends of the Arboretum lectures presented in 2009 included: Permeable Pavers; B.W. Wells- Natural Gardens; Conifers for Small Gardens; Attracting Wildlife to Gardens; Low Input Lawns, Charles Darwin; Darwin and the Beagle; Garden Wit of Beverly Nichols, Woody Lilies; the Flora of China; and New Zealand Plants and Scenes;Bonsai; Deer Resistant and Drought Hardy Garden;Biltmore Estate and New Zealand Plants and Scenes. Attendance ranged from 55 to 109 people for each lecture. Friends of the Arboretum members can access and enjoy these lectures as video presentations on our JCRA Web site. Twelve Plantsmen's Tours were also given on the first Tuesday of every month. Videos for most Plantsmen's Tours are available to anyone, offering an opportunity to learn more about plants in the JCRA collections. Major events included the N&O Bird House competition, GALA in the Garden, Garden Conservancy Tours, Garden Writers Association Tour, Green Industry Alumni Reunion, ArborFest, Sunday Volunteer Garden Tours, Color Plant Trial Field Day, Poinsettia Open House. PARTICIPANTS: North Carolina Nursery Landscape Association North Carolina Green Industry Council North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services North Carolina State University, Department of Horticultural Sciences North Carolina Flower Growers Association News and Observer Newspaper TARGET AUDIENCES: Gardening Public JCRA Garden Volunteers JCRA Friends of the Arboretum Members Green Industry Professionals Professional Garden Writers PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Director Change - Dr. Dennis Werner stepped down at the end of 2008. Dr. Ted Bilderback was appointed Interim Director starting Januanry 1, 2009.
Impacts
Thousands of people visit the JC Raulston Arboretum Gardens each year and thousands participate in annual program events. Over 500 attended our major fund-raising event GALA in the Garden and over $60,000 was raised for garden development, plant collections and JCRA undergraduate student internships. Over 500 garden writers attended a dinner and a tour event at the JCRA in September. Over 90 alumni and green industry professionals attended a reunion in October. Over 150 attended the Color Plant Trial Field Day in July. Planting of the Asian Valley Garden was completed. The Japanese Garden is under renovation. The Color Plants Trial Garden was relocated.
Publications
- Bilderback, T.E. 2009. What goes round. NCNLA Nursery Notes:43 2:12-14.
- Bilderback, T.E. 2009. Color Plant Field Day at the JC Raulston Arboretum. NCNLA Nursery Notes:43 3:10.
- Bilderback, T.E. 2009. Meet the JC Raulston Arboretum Summer 2009 Interns. NCNLA Nursery Notes:43 4:11.
- Bilderback, T.E. 2009. Lots of Moving Parts.NCNLA Nursery Notes:43 5:43-45.
- Bilderback, T.E. 2009. Whats Happening at the JCRA. NCNLA Nursery Notes: 43 6:27.
- Weathington, M. 2009. Notes from the J.C. Raulston Arboretum. NCNLA Nursery Notes:43 1:24.
- Weathington, M. 2009. English Oak at J.C. Raulston Arboretum. NCNLA Nursery Notes 43 3:20-21.
- Weathington, M. 2009. Notes from the J.C. Raulston Arboretum; Summer Green Show Giveaway NCNLA Nursery Notes:43 4:23-24.
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Progress 10/01/07 to 09/30/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Four new selections of eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis, have been developed, and are being propagated in anticipation of commercial introduction in 2009 and 2010. The first selection to be released will be NC2004-6, a purple leaf form of the Texas redbud. Other selections destined for commercial release represent new weeping forms of redbud with novel leaf color. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The impact of Cercis NC2004-6 is its' demonstrated tolerance of heat and drought conditions as compared to the current cultivar in the trade, 'Forest Pansy'. Hence, it should be a superior performer in landscapes with limited water availability. NC2004-6 also is more compact than 'Forest Pansy' and exhibits amore upright, vase-shaped architecture, making it more appropriate choice as an urban street tree and residential landscapes.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 10/01/06 to 09/30/07
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Ceric canadensis 'Floating Clouds' was superior in performance to Cercis canadensis 'Silver Cloud' in trials comparing these 2 variegated forms of redbud, Cercis canadensis. Chionanthus retusus 'Ivory Tower' showed a distinct upright growth habit compared to the typical species. Like the species, it demonstrated exceptional drought tolerance. Other taxa that performed well in the drought of 2007 include Cyrilla racemiflora, Cyrilla arida, Chionanthus virginicus, Tetradium baberi, Cercis canadensis var. texensis, Myrica cerifera, Ilex vomitoria, Cornus mas, Zelkova serrata, Abies korena, Serissa foetida, Viburnum obovatum, OSmanthus fragrans, Lindera salicifolia, Lindera angustifolia, and Ulmus alata, . Drought tolerant taxa in the All American Selection bedding plant trials included petunia 'Vista Bubblegum', Lantana camara, Ocinum x citriodorum 'Pesto Perpetuo', Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut', Zinnia 'Profusion Series', Zinnia 'Solicito', and Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost'.
PARTICIPANTS: Tim Alderton, Agricultural Research Technician, North Carolina State University, and Mark Weathington, Assistant Director, JC Raulston Arboretum, contributed greatly to this project.
TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience includes the nursery and landscape industry, the Garden Writers Association of North America, and the public. These groups will be educated about the performance of woody and herbaceous ornamentals during the drought of 2007.
Impacts
The project leader has communicated plant performance data acquired during the drought of 2007 to the public via invited presentations and the media. Such dissemination of performance information will allow consumers to choose drought tolerant plants for their home landscape.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 10/01/05 to 09/30/06
Outputs
Phlox paniculata cultivars 'David', 'Robert Poore', and 'Delta Snow' showed excellent resistance to powdery mildew disease. Comparison of compact Lantana cultivars 'New Gold' and 'Landmark Gold' revealed that 'New Gold' was more floriforous, showed a more spreading growth habit, and produced few fruit relative to the excessive fruit production of 'Landmark Gold'. Asexual propagation of Lindera salicifolia was unsuccessful using semi-hardwood cuttings taken at various calendar dates and treated with 5,000 ppm IBA. Seeds were collected off of witches-broom derived dwarf loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) trees. Most seed were poorly filled and non-viable, but approximately 2,000 seedlings were recovered. Of these, approximately 10% were genetic dwarfs. The top ten performers in the All-American Trials program were: Petunia 'Surfinia Giant Blue', Surfinia Baby Compact Coral', 'Fortunia Trailing White', 'Surfinia Mini-Mini White', and Tidal Wave Silver' : Lantana 'Landmark Rose
Glow Improved', Landmark Peach Sunrise Improved', 'Lucky Pot of Gold', and Bandana Rose' : Calibrachoa x hybrida 'Milky Way Light Blue', and Begonia 'Emperor Rose', 'Emperor Pink', and 'Braveheart Rose Bicolor'. Breeding efforts have resulted in the development of novel, compact forms of Buddleja, and new forms of Cercis canadensis that have promising landscape potential.
Impacts
Our outreach role is to enrich the professional and public sectors of North Carolina with an increased awareness of improved plants for landscape use. Through our off-site and on-site programming, we are educating and improving a statewide green industry already valued at over 1 billion dollars, and a public audience which resides in a state and region that continues to exhibit outstanding positive growth.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 10/01/04 to 09/30/05
Outputs
Over 300 new herbaceous and woody taxa were acquired in 2005 in preparation for planting and trialing in 2006. Over 1000 different species/cultivars of annuals were trialed in the 2005 All-American Selection trials. Trial performance was communicated to the public and landscape industry via the 2005 Landscape Field Day, and the 2005 All-American Trials report. Woody shrub and tree performance was communicated in the JC Raulston Arboretum Newsletter.
Impacts
Our outreach role is to enrich the professional and public sectors of North Carolina with an increased awareness of improved plants for landscape use. Through our off-site and on-site programming, we are educating and improving a statewide green industry already valued at over 1 billion dollars, and a public audience which resides in a state and region that continues to exhibit outstanding positive growth.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 10/01/03 to 09/30/04
Outputs
In 2004, the 10-site evaluation network was established throughout the state of North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast. This network received its first planting with Pittosporum species that will be monitored throughout the year by on-site cooperators. Installation was in spring. Progress and survival was assessed in fall, 2004. Landscape color plant species were also trialed in numbers of over 1000 different species/cultivars; peak performance was publicized to the public and green industry via the Landscape Color Field Day on July 21, 2004, serving hundreds of attendees.
Impacts
Our outreach role is to enrich the professional and public sectors of North Carolina with an increased awareness of improved plants for landscape use. Through our off-site and on-site programming, we are educating and improving a statewide green industry already valued at over 1 billion dollars, and a public audience which resides in a state and region that continues to exhibit outstanding positive growth.
Publications
- Lyons, R.E., Clark, B. and Phillips, D. 2003. Summer Annuals Trials Report. Horticultural Research Series No. 160.
- Lyons, R.E. 2004. Outstanding Annuals. Ornamental Outlook 13(2): 22-24.
- Lyons, R.E. 2004. What's Hot in Annuals. Carolina Gardener 16(5):22-24.
- HGTV Books. 2004. The JC Raulston Arboretum - Creating Excitement About New Plants.....
- Lyons, R.E. 2004. Shades of Hosta? Nursery Notes Sept/Oct.: 69-70.
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Progress 10/01/02 to 09/30/03
Outputs
The year 2003 saw great efforts in getting our information out via outside speaking engagements, an improved and expanded Field Day, on-site conference participation, and Professional Trade Show presence. My invited speaking venues in 2003 numbered 39, reaching a cumulative audience of over 3000 members of the educational, green industry, and general public communities. All speaking topics focused on the diversity, culture, and landscape use of existing and new plant materials. The Bedding Plant Field Day in July was expanded to include other invited speakers in addition to on-site, hands-on reviews of new plants from more than a dozen commercial breeders; over 400 people attended this field day which is now open to the general public. The NCSU Nursery Short Course was held at the JC Raulston Arboretum and included professionally guided tours of our plant collections, in addition to 3 different talks by myself which focused on new plants and their landscape use.
Finally, we have a booth presence at 3 major statewide and national industry trade shows: the NC Assoc. of Nurserymen-sponsored shows in January and August, and the Southern Nurserymen Association show in August. Our booth is "manned" with JCRA interpretive staff and our booth themes revolve around the "new plant" and "landscape use" topics; thousands of green industry professionals attend these shows and interact at our booth. Our on-site, internal efforts to educate our audiences also include monthly "Plantsmen Walks", monthly lectures, and special programs aimed at highlighting particular plants and plant groups having noteworthy individual and/or performance characteristics for improved cultivated landscapes.
Impacts
Our outreach role is to enrich the professional and public sectors of North Carolina with an increased awareness of improved plants for landscape use. Through our off-site and on-site programming, we are educating and improving a statewide green industry already valued at over 1 billion dollars, and a public audience which resides in a state and region that continues to exhibit outstanding positive growth.
Publications
- Lyons, R.E., Clark, B., and Ketchie, T. 2003 Summer annuals trial report. NCSU Horticultural Research Series No. 157. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7609
- Lasseigne, T. and Roethling, J. 2003. Observations on Pieris grown at the JC Raulston Arboretum. Nursery Notes May/June: 58-60.
- Lyons, R.E. 2003. Vines of distinction. Nursery Notes Sept./Oct.: 79-80.
- Rodda, K. 2003. Field Trial Fanfare. 23(10):34.
- White, J. 2003. Dispatches from the Field. GrowerTalks October:35.
- Lyons, R.E. 2003. The Learning Experiences. Nursery Notes Nov./Dec.:23-24.
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Progress 10/01/01 to 09/30/02
Outputs
Several species of plants have been propagated and nursery grown at the JC Raulston Arboretum in preparation for distribution to evaluation sites within the state of North Carolina.
Impacts
Ten sites have been verified as participants in this evaluation network and personnel contacts have agreed to act as site stewards. The impact will reveal which plants show potential for the warmest and coldest zones in North Carolina.
Publications
- Lasseigne, T. Passing the test: high performance trees at the JC Raulston Arboretum. NMPro Magazine September, 2002.
- Fantz, P.R., Lyons, R.E. and Raulston, J.C. 2002. 'Spring Glow' Cornelian Cherry. HortScience 37(5):836-837.
- Fantz, P.R., Raulston, J.C., Hancock, C.N. and Lyons, R.E. 2002. 'Emerald Pagoda' Japanese Snowbell. HortScience 37(5):834-835.
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Progress 10/01/00 to 09/30/01
Outputs
The herbaceous annuals grown in summer 2001 have been evaluated and the summary report has been completed; winter annuals are currently under evaluation for the current winter season. The initial selection process for species suitable for highway landscape use is in progress. Ornamental plant materials from around the world have been acquired and propagated to start the evaluation process, and the JC Raulston Selections program has been re-initiated so as to identify the best performing plants from our trials. Formal trialing will start up in spring 2002 within the newly established, formal network of evaluation sites identified throughout North Carolina, primarily at NCSU Extension Centers. Four new ornamental sweet potato cultivar have been patented and will be released for sale to retail growers in 2002.
Impacts
The impact of herbaceous evaluation will be in the area of better plant selection for commercial and residential landscape use in the USDA zone 7b area. Estblishment of the formal testing network will eventually provide better and more reliable information for nurseries and landscapers operating in diverse NC climates, particularly related to plant survival and ornamental performance.
Publications
- Lasseigne, F.T., P.R. Fantz, J.C. Raulston, and G.B. Straley. 2001. XSinocalycalycanthus raulstonii (Calycanthaceae): A new intergeneric hybrid between Sinocalycanthus chinensis and C. floridus. HortScience 36(4):765-767.
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Progress 01/01/00 to 12/31/00
Outputs
The JC Raulston Arboretum has received over 1000 new accessions in the past year alone. All have been inventoried and will be included in the overall plantings in the Arboretum. These plants will be observed for landscape performance along with our existing inventory. A partnership for evaluation off-site is being forged with the research and extension centers of NCSU and has recently been framed. Plants will be distributed to these sites for further and future evaluation.
Impacts
The impact of forging a partnership will be a better understanding of plant performance throughout the state of North Carolina, beyond what we can evaluate at the JC Rauslton Arboretum in Raleigh.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/99 to 12/31/99
Outputs
Progress has been made best in the area of herbaceous ornamental plants during the past year. The JC Raulston Arboretum constructed a new evaluation area for tender perennials and continued to display and rate the performance of herbaceous annuals. In the area of tender perennials, several species were installed and examined for single season performance during one of the hottest summers on records. Best performing varieties included cultivars of Plectranthus, ornamental sweet potatoes, lantana, red shield hibiscus, and sun tolerant coleus. The most exceptional performers of the herbaceous annuals included the Verbena cultivars of Aztec Pink Bicolor, Wildfire Dark Lavender, and Aztec Bright Lavender, Petunia 'Misty Lilac Wave', and Dianthus 'Diamond Blush Pink'. These cultivars diplayed outstanding performance during the trials based on an average seasonal rating from 4.29-4.44 out of 5.0, putting them into the top 2% of all entries evaluated in summer 1999. A total
of 15 different lines of annuals were evaluated in the trials. Evaluation of woody species is undergoing changes which will better reflect the landscape performance of these species in the Raleigh area.
Impacts
Outstanding, season long performance of selected herbaceous annuals and tender perennials is an indication of great success and suitability within the Piedmont area of North Carolina.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/98 to 12/31/98
Outputs
Approximately 600 taxa of new plants were received by the JC Raulston Arboretum in 1998. A number of plants were evaluated and propagated for having meritorous ornamental characteristics. Significant work was done on many plants including, Berberis wilsoniae var. stapfiana, Cornus mas 'Spring Glow', Taiwania flousiana, Serissa foetida, Kerria japonica 'Kin Kan', and many cultivars of Buddleia. About 5000 plants of 40 taxa were distributed to North Carolina nurserymen for industry production trials. In conjunction with the N.C. Nurserymen's Association, plants were selected for possible introduction in coming years. Plants that were identified as possible future selections included, Styrax japonica 'Snowfall', Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty', Euscaphis japonicus, and Berberis wilsoniac var. stapfiana.
Impacts
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Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/97 to 12/31/97
Outputs
Approximately 500 taxa of new plants were received by the newly named, JC Raulston Arboretum in 1997. Significant aquisitions include Measa japonica, Measa huphiensis, 8 species of Quercus seeds collected from Mexico, Styrax japonica 'Snowfall', Adina rubella 'Purple Flower', 16 cultivars of Chamaecyparis thyoides, 3 species of Clethra, and 4 cultivars of Clethra alnifolia, Diospyros cathyana, Gardenia 'Kleims Hardy', Sorbus esserteauana, and 5 species of Stewartia. About 6000 plants of 35 taxa were distributed to N.C. Nurserymen for industry production trials. A data base was developed of participating nurserymen who will be sent follow-up documentation for evaluation reporting to the project. Plants that were under specific evaluation for for cold hardiness, heat tolerance and landscape adadptability include; Acer ningpoense, Boenninghausenia albiflora, Carpinus turczaninowii, Cornus capitata 'Mountain Moon', Ficus tikoua, Illicium mexicanum, Liquidambar styraciflua
'Starlight' Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata' and a selection of Myrica cerifera that is variegated. North Carolina Nurserymen Association selected the following plants to build up stock for introduction in following years: Amsonia hubrectii, Euscaphis japonica, Styrax japonica 'Emerald Pagoda' Dendranthema spp., Osmanthus fragrans arantiacus 'Conger Yellow' and Rhapheolepis umbelata 'Blueberry Muffin'.
Impacts
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Publications
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. 1993-94 Winter hardiness evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 39:355-358.
- RAULSTON, J.C.and GRANT, G. 1994. Trumpetvines (Campsis) for landscape use.
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Progress 01/01/96 to 12/30/96
Outputs
Approximately 780 taxa of new plants were received by The NCSU Arboretum in 1995. Significant acquisitions included: Acer X White Tigress, 10 different Abies species grafted to A. firma understock, Canna X generalis 'Stuttgart', Cercis chuneana, Gordonia hainanensis, 19 different Magnolia species and cultivars, Parakmeria lotungensis, and Stachyurus praecox 'Rubriflora'. The 1995 growing season was characterized by a mild winter with no plant damage, a wet early summer followed by an exceptionally hot and dry late summer causing losses of many plants, and a long mild autumn with near perfect winter acclimation conditions. Approximately 6,000 plants of 34 taxa were distributed to N. C. nurserymen for industry production trials, and an additional 4,000 plants to other public gardens and out-of-state nurserymen. Manglietia yunnanensis flowered for the first time at seven years age with spectacular flowers of white with red stamen masses. Sophora mollis, Rhederodendron
macrocarpum, and Poliothrysis sinensis all flowered for the first time with significant ornamental potential. For the first time in 6 years, no plant selections were made by the N. C. Association of Nurserymen (NCAN) for commercial promotion.
Impacts
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Publications
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. 1993-94 Winter hardiness evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 39:355-358.
- RAULSTON, J.C.and GRANT, G. 1994. Trumpetvines (Campsis) for landscape use.
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Progress 01/01/95 to 12/30/95
Outputs
Approximately 780 taxa of new plants were received by The NCSU Arboretum in 1995. Significant acquisitions included: Acer X `White Tigress, 10 different Abies species grafted to A. firma understock, Canna X generalis `Stuttgart', Cercis chuneana, Gordonia hainanensis, 19 different Magnolia species and cultivars, Parakmeria lotungensis, and Stachyurus praecox `Rubriflora'. The 1995 growing season was characterized by a mild winter with no plant damage, a wet early summer followed by an exceptionally hot and dry late summer causing losses of many plants, and a long mild autumn with near perfect winter acclimation conditions. Approximately 6,000 plants of 34 taxa were distributed to N. C. nurserymen for industry production trials, and an additional 4,000 plants to other public gardens and out-of-state nurserymen. Manglietia yunnanensis flowered for the first time at seven years age with spectacular flowers of white with red stamen masses. Sophora mollis,
Rhederodendron macrocarpum, and Poliothrysis sinensis all flowered for the first time with significant ornamental potential. For the first time in 6 years, no plant selections were made by the N. C. Association of Nurserymen (NCAN) for commercial promotion.
Impacts
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Publications
- RAULSTON, J. C. and TRIPP, K. E. 1994. Exploring the complexities of plant hardiness. Arnoldia 54(3):22-31.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. The new shrub planting gospel. In: Shrubs - The New Glamour Plants. Brooklyn Botanic Garden Handbook #141, Autumn 1994: 8-12. 112p.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. 1993-94 Winter hardiness evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 39:355-358.
- RAULSTON, J. C. and GRANT, G. 1994. Trumpetvines (Campsis) for landscape use. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 39:359- 363.
- FOLEY, T. JR. and RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. Prunus laurocerasus evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 39:364-368.
- FOLEY, T. JR. and RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. Cupressus evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 39:369-373.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1995. 1994-95 tree and shrub recommendations for N.C. Department of Transportation highway plantings. Nursery Notes 29(1):15, 16, 18-19. (January- February 1995).
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Progress 01/01/94 to 12/30/94
Outputs
Approximately 670 taxa of new plants were received by The NCSU Arboretum in 1994. Significant acquisitions included: Carpinus fangiana, Cunninghamia lanceolata Witches Broom, Illicium yunnanensis, 16 different Lycoris species and cultivars from China, 18 different Magnolia species and cultivars, Manglietia insignis, Pterostyrax psilophylla, Salix gilgiana, and Sequoia sempervirens Simpsons Silver. The 1994 growing season was characterized by the coldest winter temperature recorded in 9 years (2F), an average summer with few extremes, and a long mild autumn with near perfect winter acclimation conditions. Approximately 5,500 plants of 30 taxa were distributed to N. C. nurserymen for industry production trials, and an additional 4,500 plants to other public gardens and out-of-state nurserymen. The Mexican Quercus species (rhizophylla, polymorpha, and cambyi) continue to be extremely promising with no injury from the below average low recorded this winter. Four initial
plant selections were made by the N. C. Association of Nurserymen (NCAN) for commercial buildup in numbers and future promotions - Amsonia hubrechtii, Lonicera nitida Silver Beauty, Magnolia virginiana Santa Rosa, and Taxus chinensis. Five plants under observation in the collections were selected and formally named by The NCSU Arboretum for potential commercial marketing - Camellia X (oleifera X sasanqua) Carolina Moonmist, Campsis grandiflora Morning Calm, Cercis yunnanensis Celestial Plum, Cornus kousa var.
Impacts
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Publications
- BURNS, S. and RAULSTON, J. C. 1993. An updated checklist of existing Cercis taxa. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 38:342-345.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1993. Lindera evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 38:359-362.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1993. The NCSU Arboretum evaluation of new Asian woody plant genera with commercial nursery crop potential. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 38:354-358.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1993. What plant hardiness means. N.C. Assoc. Nurserymen Notes 27(1):7, 9-11.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. Unusual plants to accompany your rock garden. Bull. Amer. Rock Garden Soc. 52(1):33-35.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1994. Cercis collections at The NCSU Arboretum. The Public Garden 9(2):29.
- TRIPP, K. E. and RAULSTON, J. C. 1993. Cephalotaxus evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 38:346-348. abd Landscape Plant News 5(1):15-17. (March 1994).
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Progress 01/01/93 to 12/30/93
Outputs
Approximately 680 taxa of new plants were received by The N.C.S.U. Arboretum in 1992. Significant acquisitions included: Acer skutchii, Actinodaphne lancifolia, Carpinus polyneura, Celtis julianae, Clethra monostachys, Gaura lindheimeri 'Variegata', Halesia monticola 'Variegata', Magnolia dealbata, Magnolia X 'Vulcan', Nothaphoebe cavalerier, Pittosporum truncatum, Prunus lusitanica 'Variegata', and Styrax philadelphoides. The 1993 growing season was characterized by a mild winter with few extremes, an exceptionally hot and dry summer, and a long mild autumn with near perfect winter acclimation conditions. Approximately 7,500 plants of 36 taxa were distributed to N.C. nurserymen for industry production trials, and an additional 4,000 plants to other public gardens and out-of state nurserymen. Several Mexican Quercus species (rhizophylla, polymorpha, and cambyl) continue to grow extremely well with some selections having thick, leathery evergreen foliage and growth
rates up to 6' per year. Five initial plant selections were made by the N.C. Association of Nurserymen (NCAN) for potential commercial buildup in numbers and future promotions - Chrysanthemum weyrichii, Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy', Nyssa sinensis, Photinia villosa 'Village Shade', and Raphiolepis umbellata (selection). Three plants were selected and named for distribution to growers for commercial trial - Illicium mexicana 'Aztec Fire', Photinia villosa 'Village Shade', and Ulmus alata 'Lace Parasol'.
Impacts
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Publications
- KNES-MAXWELL, C., RAULSTON, J.C., BILDERBACK, T.E., and BIR, R.E. 1993. Marketing new plants through industry propagation workshops. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 37:371-373.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Evergreen vines for commercial production in the southeastern United States. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 37:330-335.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1993. Propagation guide for woody plants in The NCSU Arboretum. Sir Speedy Press. 63p.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1993. The NCSU Arboretum chronicles. Sir Speedy Press 425p.
- RAULSTON, J.C. and TRIPP, K.E. 1992. Rootstocks for ornamentals production in the southeastern United States. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 37:326-329.
- TRIPP, K.E. and RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Cryptomeria evaluations in The NCSU Arboretum. Proc. South. Nurseryman Assoc. Res. Conf. 37:336-339.
- TRIPP, K.E. and RAULSTON, J.C. 1993. The NCSU Arboretum builds Cryptomeria japonica collection. Amer. Assoc. Bot. Gardens Arbor. Newsletter 218:4.
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Progress 01/01/92 to 12/30/92
Outputs
Approximately 720 taxa of new plants were received by The NCSU Arboretum in 1992. Mexico and Asian seed collections continue to be the most significant sets of additions for evaluation trials. Significant acquisitions included: Fagus mexicana, Hamamalis mexicana, Magnolia scheidiana, Trachycarpus martianus, Lagerstroemia chekiangensis and speciosa, Mulenbeckia dumosa, Mahonia lanceolata, and Wattakaka sinensis. Numerous species and cultivars of Abies were successfully grafted and established on Abies firma rootstock for trials of long-term survivability on poorly drained Piedmont soils. The 1991-92 growing season was excellent with no environmental extremes during the year for maximum survival and growth of most plants in the arboretum. Approximately 5,000 plants of 24 taxa were distributed to nurserymen for industry production trials. Two initial plant selections were made by the N.C. Association of Nurserymen (NCAN) for potential commercial buildup in numbers and
future promotions Celtis sinensis and Eucommis bicolor 'Burgundy Glow'. Seed of an earlier NCAN tree selection, Euscaphis japonica, were successfully germinated in large quantities for the first time by acid scarifying and cold stratifying the seed. Two plants were selected and named for distribution to growers for commercial trial - Cornus kousa 'Little Beauty' and Styrax japonicum 'Crystal'.
Impacts
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Publications
- KNES-MAXWELL, C., HENSLEY, A. and RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. A new master plan leads The NCSU Arboretum into the future. Proc. 1992 Amer. Assoc. Bot. Gardens Arbor. Annu. Mtg.:2. (abstract)
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Diverse collection techniques used in a small garden program. Proc. 1992 Amer. Assoc. Bot. Gardens Arbor. Annu. Mtg.:14. (abstract)
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Styrax japonica 'Sohuksan'. Proc. 1992 Amer. Assoc. Bot. Gardens Arbor. Annu. Mtg.:19. (abstract)
- TRIPP, K.E. and RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Research at The NCSU Arboretum: evaluation, investigation, integration. Proc. 1992 Amer. Assoc. Bot. Gardens Arbor. Annu. Mtg.:7. (abstract)
- TRIPP, K.E. and RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Cryptomeria fortunei. Proc. 1992 Amer. Assoc. Bot. Gardens Arbor. Annu. Mtg.:20. (abstract)
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Plant evaluation, introduction and promotion programs of The NCSU Arboretum. Landscape Plant News 3(2):6-12. (Center for Development of Hardy Landscape Plants).
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1992. Styrax - A comprehensive review of a fascinating ornamental genus. Amer. Nurseryman 176(9):23-32,34,36.
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Progress 01/01/91 to 12/30/91
Outputs
Ca. 600 taxa of new plants were received by The N.C.S.U. Arboretum in 1991. Mexico and Chinese seed collections continue to be the most significant sets of additions for evaluation trials. Other significant clonal acquisitions included: Torreya grandis, Halesia diptera var. magniflora, Gymnocladus chinensis, Oxydendron arboreum Oconee Ripple, Cercis racemosa, Celtis sinensis Pendula, Styrax ramerizii and dasyantha, Actinodaphne lancifolia, Calocedrus macrolepis, and Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora. Perhaps the most significant taxa received was seed of Cathaya argophylla from China - a Chinese National Treasure conifer which has not yet been established outside that country. The 1991 growing season was the best since the Arboretum was established with mild winter, frost-free spring, moderate summer, and lengthy autumn for maximum survival and growth of plants in the Arboretum. Seven initial plant selections were made by the N.C. Association of Nurserymen
(NCAN) for potential commercial buildup in numbers and future promotions - Campsis grandiflora, Euscaphis japonica, Ilex X Hollyhedge, Loropetalum chinensis var. rubrum, Sinojackia rehderana, Thuja plicatga Hogan, and Viburnum awabuki Chindo. Ca. 4,000 plants of 27 taxa were distributed to nurserymen at the NCAN convention for industry production trials.
Impacts
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Publications
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1991. Rosa X Petite Pink. Amer. Nurseryman 173(7):126.
- TRIPP, K. E. and RAULSTON, J. C. 1991. Aridisa japonica Chirimen - A new, broadleaved evergreen for North Carolina. Nursery Notes 24(2):26-27.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1991. Redbuds - Clouds of spring color from small ornamental trees. Fine Gardening 19(May/June):71- 75.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1991. Unusual woody plants for use with perennials. Proc. 1991 Perennial Plant Symposium (Atlanta, GA):61-65 (The Perennial Plant Association).
- TRIPP, K. E. and RAULSTON, J. C. 1991. Fringe trees, native and exotic trees with excellent spring displays. Nursery Notes 24(3):35-36.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1991. Profitable plants for the 90s. Tennessee Nursery Digest 13(3):1-3.
- RAULSTON, J. C. 1991. Journeys end - A plantsman caps a five- month tour with June visits to Scotland, England and France. Amer. Nurseryman 174(9):30-34, 36-43.
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Progress 01/01/90 to 12/30/90
Outputs
Approximately 650 taxa of new plants were added to The N.C.S.U. Arboretum collection in 1990. As in 1989, Mexico seed collections were a significant set of additions with several evergreen Quercus species, Cornus uncinata, Taxus globosa, and Mahonia gracilis as most important taxa from this source. Other significant clonal acquisitions included: Magnolia grandiflora Variegata, Stewartia monadelpha Variegata, and Daphniphyllum tejsmanii Variegata from Japan; Loropetalum chinensis Rubrum and Wikestroemia sp. from China; and numerous cultivars of Acer grandidentatum, nigrum, rubrum, saccharum, and truncatum from Oregon. Eight initial plant selections made by the N.C. Association of Nurserymen for potential commercial increase and future promotions are Ardisia japonica Chirimen, Cercis gigantea, Cornus kousa var. angustata, Hydrangea Pia, Juniperus rigida, Lagerstroemia fauriei Fantasy, Platanus orientalis var. digitata and Styrax japonica Sohuksan. Approximately 4,000
plants of 27 taxa were distributed to nurserymen for industry production trials.
Impacts
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Publications
- DEAL, D.L., RAULSTON, J.C. and HINESLEY, L.E. 1990. Leaf color retention, dark respiration, and growth of red-leafed japanese maples under high night temperatures. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 115(1):135-140.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1990. Redbud - a comprehensive overview of the genus Cercis spotlighting the most promising species and cultivars. Amer. Nurseryman 171(3):39-51.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1990. Friends of The NCSU Arboretum newsletter. Number Twenty-One (February 1990). 35p.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1990. Gardens of delight - a plantsmans tour through Central Europe and the Balkan States. Amer. Nurseryman 172(3):24-27,29-39.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1990. Summary of NCAN plant distributions -1980-1989. Nursery Notes 23(4):24,26,28,29.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1990. Fit for royalty - late spring in the gardens of England, Ireland, and Wales. Amer. Nurseryman 172(7):56-60,62-76.
- RAULSTON, J.C. 1990. Plant merchandising - finding, producing and selling - truly selling - the perfect mass-market plants. Amer. Nurseryman 172(9):52 56,58,60-67.
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