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Smith-Gilbert Gardens recognized
as Camellia Trail Garden
The American Camellia Society recognized Smith-Gilbert
Gardens in Kennesaw as a Camellia Trail Garden.
This national recognition reflects a partnership the ACS
has with public gardens that hold notable camellia collections
located across the country.
Along with a Trail Marker, a Certificate of Recognition was
presented. The American Camellia Society representatives
joined Smith-Gilbert Gardens staff, Kennesaw elected officials,
city staff and SGG Foundation board members to recognize
the Paladino Camellia Garden at Smith-Gilbert Gardens as a
destination garden on the Camellia Trail.
Smith-Gilbert Gardens has 94 camellia plants in the
collection with four different species of camellias represented,
including an evergreen camellia called Camellia sinensis, also
known as the tea plant. Visitors will find camellias throughout
the Garden, but the majority of the collection can be found in
the Paladino Camellia Garden.
A new camellia cultivar was also recently discovered
at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. This naturally occurring sport, a
mutation, was recently certified as a new cultivar. A unique,
and somewhat rare, opportunity to name this plant will be
offered at the 2022 Rose Garden Gala on May 14.
The American Camellia Society is a national membership
organization dedicated to fostering appreciation for and
knowledge of plants of the genus Camellia and was founded
in 1945.
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