‘Arnold Promise’ Witch-hazel
- Scientific Name
- Hamamelis × intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’
This winter-blooming showstopper was born at the Arboretum almost a century ago.
This half-mile Introductory Tour features stories about the Arboretum’s history, mission, and research endeavors. If you’re at the Arboretum, click here to take a version of this tour with Expeditions, our mobile web app.
Experience the Arnold Arboretum’s world-class living collections from Director Ned Friedman’s perspective. Take this tour online or use the page for self-guided exploration while visiting the Arboretum in person.
Take a virtual walk with Michael Dosmann, the Keeper of the Arboretum’s living collections. Take this tour online or use the page for self-guided exploration while visiting the Arboretum in person.
Walk with Landscape Architect Rosetta S. Elkin and Arboretum Archivist Lisa E. Pearson.
This winter-blooming showstopper was born at the Arboretum almost a century ago.
‘Gus Mehlquist’ is an adaptable, low-growing woody groundcover. With dainty spring white flowers, blue-black fruit, crimson fall foliage, and a unique shape, it is a standout during all four seasons.