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The native Big Leaf Magnolia has the largest leaves and flowers in the North American temperate zone: |
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Thu Oanh and Ruth enjoy the hundreds of varieties of hybrid rhododendrons: |
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Some of the largest public collections of native plants and hybrid rhododendrons in the South, in full bloom: |
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Some of Thu Oanh's beautiful Van Landingham Glen photos: |
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Pause mouse over picture to pull up title. Click to enlarge picture. Photos by Ruth except as noted.
UNCC Botanical Gardens: May 2008 Title Page; McMillan Greenhouse May 2008;
Susie Harwood Garden April 2001, May 2008; Carolina Color Home Top