Mar. 18—On March 17, the American Camellia Society acknowledged Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw as a Camellia Path Backyard.
This nationwide recognition displays a partnership the ACS has with public gardens who maintain notable camellia collections positioned throughout the nation.
Together with a Path Marker, a Certificates of Recognition was introduced. The American Camellia Society representatives joined Smith-Gilbert Gardens
employees, Kennesaw elected officers, metropolis employees and SGG Basis board members to acknowledge the Paladino Camellia Backyard at Smith-Gilbert Gardens
as a vacation spot backyard on the Camellia Path.
Smith-Gilbert Gardens has 94 camellia crops within the assortment with 4 completely different species of camellias represented, together with an evergreen camellia known as
Camellia sinensis, often known as the tea plant. Guests will discover camellias all through the Backyard, however the majority of the gathering will be discovered within the
Paladino Camellia Backyard.
A brand new camellia cultivar was additionally not too long ago found at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. This naturally occurring sport, a mutation, was not too long ago licensed as a brand new cultivar. A novel, and considerably uncommon, alternative to call this plant can be provided on the 2022 Rose Backyard Gala on Might 14.
The American Camellia Society is a nationwide membership group devoted to fostering appreciation for and data of crops of the genus Camellia and was based in 1945.
For extra info, go to https://www.americancamellias.com/gardens-nurseries/american-camellia-trail-gardens/east-coast-camellia-trail-gardens.