SPRING GROVECEMETERY AND ARBORETUMA N A T I O N A L H I S T O R I C L A N D M A R K

Spring Grove was chartered in 1845 as a non-

profit cemetery. Encompassing 733 acres, 15

lakes, a waterfall, and over 44 miles of winding

roads, Spring Grove remains a beautiful piece

of Cincinnati history. In 1987, Spring Grove

adopted its current name of “Spring Grove

Cemetery and Arboretum”. From the begin-

ning, landscape design was an essential part of

Spring Grove’s development. Today, there are

over 1,200 different species of trees, shrubs,

and perennials labeled for study. Included in

this collection are both National and State

champion trees and the patented Spring

Grove Dogwood. In 2007, Spring Grove

was designated a National Historic Landmark,

a distinction that only five cemeteries in the

nation hold. In 2010, Spring Grove started

a horticulture volunteer program. Many op-

portunities are available including invasive

species control, annual/perennial bed main-

tenance, and woodland preservation. Please

contact Spring Grove at 513-853-4941 or

vcoordinator@springgrove.org.

The entry gates are opened at 8:00AM and

locked at 6:00PM. The Main Gate only is

open until 8:00PM throughout our extended

summer hours on Mondays and Thursdays

(May 1 - August 31). When visiting the

cemetery, please park your vehicle along the

right side of the roads, keeping the vehicle on

the pavement. Public restrooms, located in

the foyer of the Customer Service Center,

remain open during regular gate hours. For

more information, please visit our website

at www.springgrove.org and

become a fan on facebook.

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1st Burial Martha Louisa Ernst ~ 9/18/1845

Isabella Neff

Burkhardt

Bruckmann

Dannenfelser

‘Smittie’

McAffrey

Graeter

Hooke

Earnshaw

9/11 Bench

Mac Donald

Ahrens Fox

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Conifer Garden

1. PICEA ABIES ‘LITTLE GEM’Little Gem Norway Spruceheight: 4-5’ ; width: 4-5’ID: 1/4-1/2” long, green needles, light yellow new growth in Spring; mounding habit, dense growth, slightly prickly

2. PICEA ABIES ‘REPENS’Creeping Norway Spruceheight: 2-3’ ; width: 5’ID: dark green foliage; resembles a spreading Juniper or Yew, forms mound in center

3. PICEA ABIES ‘TABULIFORMIS’Tabuliformis Norway Spruceheight: 3-4’ ; width: 5’ID:1/2” long, dark green needles; flat-topped mound of fanning branches

4. PICEA GLAUCA ‘CONICA’Dwarf Alberta Spruceheight: 5-10’ ; width: 3-4’ID:1/4-1/2” long, grass-green needles; soft and aromatic; dense, erect branches; compact cone shape

5. PICEA OMORIKA ‘NANA’Dwarf Serbian Spruceheight: 4-6’ ; width: 4-6’ID: green foliage; dense, horizontal spreading branches, broadly coni-cal, becomes pyramidal

6. PICEA ORIENTALIS ‘SKYLANDS’Skylands Oriental Spruceheight: 30-35’ ; width: 12-14’ID: 1/4” long golden green needles, inner needles are dark green; tightly set; soft to touch, tall and conical form

7. PICEA PUNGENS v. GLAUCA ‘MONTGOMERY’Montgomery Blue Spruceheight: 8-12’ ; width: 8-12’ID: 3/4” long, silvery-blue needles; dense habit and rounded shape; stiff and prickly

8. PICEA PUNGENS v. GLAUCA ‘THUME’Thume Blue Spruceheight: 8-10’ ; width: 5’ID: 3/4” long, silvery-blue needles; tight globe form, compact spruce; stiff and prickly

9. PICEA WILSONIIWilson Spruceheight: 30-60’ ; width: 12-15’ID: green foliage; gray bark with large scales, dark green shiny foli-age, pyramidal habit

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EVERGREENS

Spring Grove is home to many evergreen plants. Evergreens shed

their leaves slowly as new growth emerges, allowing them to retain

their color year-round; as compared to deciduous plants which shed

all of their leaves during the colder months of the year. The ma-

jority of evergreens in this collection are conifers including spruces,

pines, hemlocks, arborvitaes, and firs. Also included are hollies and

boxwoods.

Conifers are cone-bearing plants. Their seeds, held in cones, are

considered unenclosed. This characteristic classifies them as gymno-

sperms, a group comprised of less than one percent of plant species.

Conifers have separate male and female cones, and they rely upon

wind and birds for pollination and seed dispersal. They are very

important ecologically, especially in forests of the Northern Hemi-

sphere where native conifers often dominate the landscape. Coni-

fers also claim the oldest and the tallest trees in the world.

Hollies and Boxwoods are considered broadleaf evergreens, as com-

pared to conifers with their needle or scale-like foliage. The ever-

greens in this collection represent a variety of shapes, sizes, colors,

and textures. They make great additions to gardens and landscapes

as they are low-maintenance and long-living plants that provide year-

round interest.

SPRUCE

Spruce, or Picea, is a genus of about 50 species within the Pinaceae family. Spruce needles are attached singly to the branches, as opposed to bundles. They often grow densely on the twig, spiraling around in all directions. The twigs ap-pear bumpy and textured after the needles have fallen. Spruces can be prickly, however some are not, such as Picea orientalis, which is very soft. Their cones are cylindrical. Spruces pre-fer full sun and good drainage. They have soft wood that is lightweight and easy to work with, but often contains many knots. It is mainly used for pulp and paper purposes, such as newsprint, toilet paper, and tissues. Spruces may be damaged by pests such as Adelgids and aphid-like insects. Spruce trees are popular in landscapes, and may also be used as holiday trees.

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12. ILEX GLABRA ‘COMPACTA’Compact Inkberryheight: 4-8’ ; width: 6-10’ID: lustrous dark green foliage; alternate leaves, only a few teeth at the leaf apex; upright growth with leggy open base; colonizing or suckering habit; small black fruit in September

15. PINUS STROBUS ‘BLUE SHAG’Blue Shag Eastern White Pineheight: 2-4’ ; width: 2-5’ID: foliage is green with bright silver-grey bands beneath; dwarf shrub; mounding habit; needles in bundles of 5

17. PINUS DENSIFLORA ‘LOW GLOW’Low Glow Japanese Red Pineheight: 6-8’ ; width: 6-8’ID: foliage is bright yellow-green; forms mound of dense, compact foliage; needles borne on stout horizontal branches; flat-topped shape

28. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘LIBBEE’Libbee Canadian Hemlockheight: 15’ ; width: 10’ID: dark green foliage; upright, conical; loose habit

10. ABIES KOREANA ‘HORSTMANN’S SILBERLOCKE’Horstmann’s Silberlocke Korean Firheight: 15’ ; width: 5’ID: silvery green foliage with rounded tips; strongly curved upright with bril-liant white undersides

20. THUJA OCCIDENTALIS ‘SUNKIST’Sunkist Eastern Arborvitaeheight: 6-8’ ; width: 6’ID: yellow-green foliage in summer, burnished gold foliage in winter ; dense, scale-like flattened foliage

FIRFir, or Abies, is a genus of about 50 species in the Pinaceae family. They are native to cooler zones within the Northern Hemisphere. Fir needles are attached singly to the branches, as opposed to in bundles. They are arranged spirally along the length of the branch. Fir needles are usually blunt tipped, flat in cross-section, and have two white bands located on the lowerside. They have cylindrical, round-end cones in colors from dark purple to blue. Firs should be grown in full sun, and they prefer areas with cooler summers. The Fir in this collection is of the species Abies koreana, which is native to Southern Korea and is more heat tolerant. Firs are often grown as holiday trees, popular because of their shape, aromatic needles, foliage colors, needle retention, and softness.

HEMLOCKHemlock, or Tsuga, is a genus of plants found in the Pinaceae family. Their common name is derived from the plant “Poison Hemlock”. The two are said to smell very similar when the foliage is crushed; however, Tsuga is not related to this plant and is not poisonous. All Hemlocks in this collection are of the Tsuga canadensis species; their needles are soft to touch, 1/4” to 1/2” in length, and are ar-ranged spirally on the stem. They have two white bands on their lowerside. A row of smaller needles located on the upper side of the branch appear flipped over, as their white bands are revealed. This species is na-tive to the Eastern United States and Canada. They prefer to grow in full sun to partial shade. Hemlock bark is rich in tannin and is used for tanning leather; the wood is brittle and is mainly used for boxes or pulpwood.

HOLLYHolly, or Ilex, refers to a group of plants in the Aquifoliaceae family. Hollies are easily recogonized by their thick dark green foliage and colorful, often red, ber-ries. Though the ornamental berries are inedible for humans, many birds and ani-mals rely on them for sustenance. These plants do not require much maintenance, especially once established; occasional pruning may be done if desired. Hollies are happy in full sun or partial shade, but berry production will be at its best when planted in full sun. Holly berries retain their bright color through the fall and winter seasons. Holly wood is a whitish color and has a fine texture that is well suited for carvings, inlays, and detail work.

PINEPine, or Pinus, is the largest genus of plants in the Pinaceae family encompass-ing over 100 species. Pine needles are usually long and soft and are bundled in clusters of two to five needles. They prefer to grow in full sun. Pines are known for their aromatic scent and are a popular choice for decorations and holi-day trees. They are also used to provide turpentine, paints, and other resin-prod-ucts. Pine wood may be used to create furniture, chosen for its fine grain and uniform texture. Also originating from pines are the edible Pine Nuts, selected from species such as Pinus koraiensis and commonly used in pastas and pestos.

BOXWOOD

Boxwood, or Buxus, is a genus of plants in the Buxaceae family. These plants are typically shrubs or small trees and are widely used for hedging, formal gardens, and topiaries. Boxwoods tolerate prun-ing and shaping very well. They prefer full sun or partial shade, and many va-rieties are cold hardy retaining their color throughout winter. Their wood is quite hard and is chosen for engraving or detail work. It has also been used to create mathematical instruments, chess-men, and other objects of great craft.

11. BUXUS x ‘GREEN VELVET’Green Velvet Boxwoodheight: 2-3’ ; width: 3’ID: small dark green elliptical leaves; leaves are opposite; compact rounded form

ARBORVITAEArborvitae, or Thuja, refers to a genus of plants in the Cupressaceae (Cypress) fam-ily. A small group of only four species, all arborvitaes are native to northern North America. The leaves are scale-like and over-lap, often hiding the branch below. The foliage is arranged in flattened sprays in a fan-like fashion. Arborvitaes prefer full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. They are subject to bag worms, and are a favorite among deer, hares, and squirrels. Their common name, Arborvitae, means “Tree of Life”; so-called by early explorers who used the Vitamin C content in the foliage for medicinal purposes. Arborvitaes are a popular choice for orna-mental landscapes. Its wood is durable and has been used for fencing and posts, and is of-ten chosen for the planking in wood canoes.

19. PINUS THUNBERGII ‘OCULUS DRACONIS’Dragon Eye Japanese Black Pineheight: 20-30’ ; width: 10-15’ID: 3-4” long dark green needles with yellow bands on the lower half; soft to touch

18. PINUS STROBUS ‘PUMILA’Dwarf Eastern White Pineheight: 10-15’ ; width: 8-12’ID: 3” long blue-green foliage; dwarf and bushy habit

16. PINUS CEMBRASwiss Stone Pineheight: 25-35’ ; width: 10-20’ID: 3” long blue-green or light green needles in bundles of 5’s; white bands on underside; soft to touch; small to medium sized tree

21. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘ALBOSPICA’Albospica Canadian Hemlockheight: 20-25’ ; width: 10-15’ID: snowy white tips against mature dark green needles

22. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘BEEHIVE’Beehive Canadian Hemlockheight: 3’ ; width: 5’ID: green or light green foliage; dense dwarf; general globe shape, like a spreading beehive

23. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘CURLY’Curly Gold Canadian Hemlockheight: 5’; width: 3’ID: green needles; congested branches bearing needles which curl around the end; dwarf cultivar ; tends to be conical in shape

24. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘GENEVA’Geneva Canadian Hemlockheight: 6-10’; width: 5’ID: dark green foliage; dwarf cultivar ; upright to oval form; branches are closely set

25. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘GENTSCH WHITE’Gentsch White Hemlockheight: 4’ ; width: 4’ID: dark green foliage with creamy white tips in fall and winter ; globe shaped shrub

26. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘JERVIS’ Jervis Canadian Hemlockheight: 4-6’ ; width: 4-6’ID: green foliage, dwarf conifer ; upright and compact; dense broad pyramidal shape

27. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘KINGSVILLE SPREADER’Kingsville Spreader Canadian Hemlockheight: 6-10’ ; width: 10’ID: 1/4 - 1/2” dark green needles; dense, flat-topped form

31. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘WESTSHORE CREEPER’ Westshore Creeper Canadian Hemlockheight: 6’ ; width: 10’ID: green foliage; small tree with long, weeping branches

30. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘STOCK-MAN’S DWARF’ Stockman’s Dwarf Hemlockheight: 2’ ; width: 4’ID: dark green foliage; densely needled; short, spreading habit

29. TSUGA CANADENSIS ‘NEW GOLD’New Gold Canadian Hemlockheight: 30-40’ ; width: 15-30’ID: foliage is mostly green with new growth being bright yellow-gold

13. ILEX MYRTIFOLIA x ILEX ‘JERSEY KNIGHT’Hybrid Hollyheight: 20-25’ ; width: 10-15’ID: yellow-green spiny evergreen leaves; yellow green fruit

14. ILEX OPACAAmerican Hollyheight: 15-30’ up to 50’ ; width: 15-25’ID: green foliage up to 3” long; alternate spiny evergreen leaves; spines point out from leaf margins; smooth grey-brown bark; red fruits on female plants held through winter

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