Adult Opportunities

Surprising Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Go beyond the basics and discover outstanding spring flowering trees and shrubs for gardens and landscapes.

Content Detail

Statement trees and shrubs provide unique landscape interest. Go beyond our most common spring flowering landscape trees and shrubs and discover superstar performers that aren’t found in every yard.

Explore the diversity of options in the classroom, then walk the Arboretum grounds to see selections at the peak of their beauty in the landscape.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Heather Prince, horticulturist

Continuing education: If you are interested in continuing education units from a particular professional organization, please email education@mortonarb.org.

Age: 16 and older

Course number: H470

Instructor

Heather Prince, horticulturist

Heather Prince is a trained horticulturist specializing in trees, shrubs, and native plants. She has been a part of the green industry for more than 20 years in numerous facets, from public to private. She currently balances a busy freelance writing and teaching schedule with her role as email marketing manager for The Garden of Words. She firmly believes anyone can garden and everyone will fall in love with plants given the chance.

What to Know

This program meets indoors and outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.

Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes, and plan to walk more than a mile on uneven terrain.

Program Schedule

Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cudahy Room, Administration and Research Center (parking lot P-1), East Side

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