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    The document announces a rare plant silent auction being held as part of the 2022 Spring Plant Discovery Day. It describes 13 unique and rare plant varieties up for auction, including details about each plant's characteristics, size, and starting bid price. The plants cover a variety of species including maples, hornbeams, redbuds, hollies, magnolias, spruces, cherries, willows and more.

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    2022 Spring Plant Discovery Day

    Rare Plant Silent Auction

    1. Acer cissifolium ‘Golden Veil’ IVY-LEAVED MAPLE

    Extremely rare and a little bizarre, this mutant trifoliate maple is sure to stump even the most astute
    plant identification experts—and all those phone apps that wish they were. A semi-dwarf, ‘Golden Veil’
    features chartreuse strap-like foliage in spring and summer followed by gold and orange hues in
    autumn. It is expected to mature in the range of 10-12’ tall with a slightly narrower spread.

    Plant size: 42” height (#5 container); Starting bid: $80

    2. Carpinus caroliniana ‘Draves’ IRON CASCADE™ AMERICAN HORNBEAM

    So new as to completely stump the Google algorithm, this discovery by western New York arborist Tom
    Draves (Google can find “Draves Arboretum”) is a gracefully weeping selection of our native
    hornbeam—or musclewood—or blue beech—or as the trade name implies, ironwood.

    Plant size: 18” height (#2 container); Starting bid: $40

    3. Disanthus cercidifolius REDBUD-HAZEL

    On the list of the absolute finest shrubs for fall color, the obscure redbud-hazel ranks near the top.
    Having heart-shaped leaves reminiscent of the true redbuds (genus Cercis), this Japanese native is
    actually a distant cousin of witch-hazels. Quite drought and shade tolerant, redbud-hazel reliably sports
    a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of red, purple, orange and yellow each October at Secrest.

    Plant size: 30” height (#3 container); Starting bid: $50

    Disanthus cercidifolius
    4. Hamamelis virginiana ‘Little Suzie’ COMPACT COMMON WITCH-HAZEL

    ‘Little Suzie’ is an adorable miniature version of one of our favorite native shrubs. Smaller in all her
    parts, she will mature at about one-third the size of the sprawling H. virginiana—complete with a display
    of dainty yellow spider-like flowers from October into November.

    Plant size: 15” height (#1 container); Starting bid: $45

    5. Ilex ‘Winter Bounty’ HYBRID EVERGREEN HOLLY

    This Rutgers University introduction is a hybrid of the rather esoteric Ilex ciliospinosa and the dashing I.
    latifolia, which is sadly a zone too tender for us. ‘Winter Bounty’ is distinct among our evergreen hollies
    thanks to its relatively large, dark green leaves that are more akin to those of a mountain-laurel or
    rhododendron. When pollinized by any of the male blue hollies like ‘Blue Boy’ or ‘Blue Prince,’ it
    produces a fine crop of bright red berries each fall. This cultivar should be sited in full sun but in a spot
    not subject to desiccating winter winds. Also of note is this plant’s remarkable appeal to hungry
    varmints like rabbits and deer. Words of caution aside, ‘Winter Bounty’ is truly worth the effort.

    Plant size: 24” height (#2 container); Starting bid: $35

    6. Magnolia virginiana ‘Perry Paige’ SWEET THING® SWEETBAY MAGNOLIA

    Sweetbay magnolia is arguably the finest magnolia for Ohio landscapes. This curious cultivar offers all its
    finest attributes at a fraction of the size. Found as a chance seedling in a Tennessee nursery about
    twenty years ago, it will mature into a dense, semi-evergreen globe dotted with lemony-fresh flowers
    from late spring into summer.

    Plant size: 36” height (#3 container); Starting bid: $45

    Magnolia virginiana ‘Perry Page’


    7. Picea mariana ‘Aureovariegata’ VARIEGATED BLACK SPRUCE

    Black spruce is one of the few tree species found where North America’s boreal forests give way to
    arctic tundra, so it should feel right at home here in northern Ohio. ‘Aureovariegata’ is a handsome
    selection boasting soft yellow new growth that matures to a rich bluish green. For the remainder of the
    year, the branches appear lightly frosted in gold. Understated elegance.

    Plant size: 24” height (#3 container); Starting bid: $35

    8. Prunus jacquemontii AFGHAN CHERRY

    Hailing from the mountains of the Middle East, Afghan cherry is prized for its fantastic display of pink
    flowers in early spring and outstanding fall color. It has performed admirably at Secrest for the last three
    years and is expected to mature to about 6-8’ tall by 6-8’ wide. Full sun will promote heavier flowering,
    but it seems to appreciate some protection from frigid winter winds.

    Plant size: 36” height (#3 container); Starting bid: $45

    9. Rosa palustris SWAMP ROSE

    With the specter of Rose Rosette Disease looming over Secrest Arboretum, more virus-tolerant native
    roses have found a home in the gardens. Swamp rose has become an instant favorite, thanks to its
    heavy display of delightfully fragrant pink flowers, non-running growth habit, affinity for moist soils,
    edible hips, and even decent orange fall color. Join the Native Rose Revolution.

    Plant size: 24” height (#3 container); Starting bid: $35

    Rosa palustris
    10. Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ (aka ‘Mount Asama’) ROSE-GOLD PUSSY WILLOW

    This colorful willow brings joy to even the gloomiest of March days with fluffy catkins (male flowers) of
    soft pink. Our specimen was the subject of unprecedented social media buzz when it broke bud earlier
    this spring. Like similar willow species, it can be cut to the ground periodically to encourage vigorous
    new growth and heavier flowering.

    Plant size: 18” height (#2 container); Starting bid: $30 (2 plants up for bid)

    11. Sophora davidii DAVID’S MOUNTAIN-LAUREL or KOWHAI

    This Chinese member of the pea family has flourished for many years in its dry sunny home near the
    Streeter Garden Amphitheater. Its somewhat loose, open framework is cloaked in tiny green leaflets and
    adorned each May with conspicuous bicolored flowers with a purplish blue calyx and yellow to cream-
    colored petals. Take care when handling this legume as it tends to produce miniature spines near the
    branch tips.

    Plant size: 24” height (#2 container); Starting bid $30

    Sophora davidii
    12. Spiraea alba WHITE MEADOWSWEET

    This native spirea is rarely found at nurseries but deserves wider attention. In mid to late summer, pure
    white flower panicles rise above the foliage, creating a perfect picnic spot for a host of hungry
    pollinators. Typically found in moist sites, it is well adapted to heavier soils.

    Plant size: 30” height (#3 container); Starting bid $35

    Spiraea alba

    13. Syringa vulgaris ‘Weston’s Rainbow’ NOT-SO-COMMON LILAC

    There is nothing common about this lilac. Introduced by the famous Weston Nurseries in Massachusetts,
    this unique cultivar flaunts a spring flush of glowing yellow foliage suffused with orange and bronze. The
    effect sets the stage for striking contrast with the fragrant lavender blooms that emerge shortly after.

    Plant size: 36” height (#1 container); Starting bid $30 (2 plants up for bid)

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