Tributes

The ‘Apricot Brandy’ Magnolia (Magnolia x ‘Apricot Brandy’) in the Magnolia Collection. This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

The ‘Flamingo’ Magnolia (Magnolia x ‘Flamingo’). This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

The ‘Gorgeous’ Magnolia. (The ‘Savage Splendor’ Magnolia died and was replaced by the  Magnolia ‘Gorgeous’ in 2016). This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

The ‘Pink Royalty’ Magnolia (Magnolia x ‘Pink Royality’). This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

The Loebneri hybrid Magnolia (Mognalia loebneri). This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

The ‘Goldfinch’ Magnolia (Magnolia ‘Goldfinch’). This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

The Magnolia Tripetala (Magnolia tripetala). This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

A Cucumber Tree, Magnolia acuminata. This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

An Umbrella Magnolia, Magnolia Tripetala (Magnolia tripetala). This is an annual walk and tree-planting memorial to remember perinatal and newborn loss in partnership with C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. To learn more, visit Grief Assistance link.

The European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus).

A Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) along the Riverfront Landing in Nichols Arboretum.

A Bur Oak across from the River Landing at Nichols Arboretum.

The two weeping cherry (Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula’) trees in the Peony Garden.

The Native rose on the edge of the Peony Garden.

 

The Alexandra Hicks Herb Knot Garden honors “Sandy” Hicks (1934-1991), former President of the Herb Study Group and a beloved, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable volunteer.