Spruce up your Conifer Knowledge

When

Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 12:00pm to Sunday, March 3, 2019 - 11:45am

What

External

Where

Cornell Botanic Gardens' Nevin Welcome Center, Ithaca

Who

Phil Syphrit, horticulturalist

Description

Join horticulturist Phil Syphrit on a walk through parts of our conifer collection to learn the basics of conifer identification and natural history. The tour will highlight plants both native and non-native to the Ithaca area (including yew, metasequoia, concolor fir, larch, and cedar), their unique features, and tips for their care in the home landscape. The walk will last approximately one hour. Please dress appropriately for the weather.  Pre-registration is not required.