At Arborcrest, spring blossoms typically begin in late March and run thru the end of May. You'll see a plethora of colorful bulbs (daffodils), crabapples, magnolias, flowering trees and spectacular rhododendron.
Our summer begins in early June and continues thru late August. Summer is one of the most colorful seasons at Arborcrest featuring an abundance of daylilies, hydrangeas, hibiscus, and many flowering shrubs and perennials
Fall begins in September and runs thru late November. The High Country is renowned for its spectacular fall leaf color and Arborcrest features show-stopping Japanese Maples, as well as an abundance of chrysanthemums and asters.
Winter begins in December and runs thru February, featuring hellebores (Christmas roses), flowering witch hazel, and persistent colorful fruits of winterberry and crabapple.
Recently there has been a resurgence of interest in growing vegetables as homeowners search for a way to save on their food costs as well as enjoy tasty, healthy vegetables. Here at Arborcrest we have been growing and evaluating over 40 different vegetables and fruits annually for the past 40 years. Our vegetable garden was chosen as one of the top six in America by the viewers of The Victory Garden show (PBS), the longest-running gardening show in the nation. We have tested over 400 different varieties of fruits and vegetables.
Our plant evaluation data includes scientific name, cultivar, common name, source, year planted and status. Data is provided via Excel Spreadsheet