In time for the 2025 bloom season, we’re pleased to make available a current list of all roses in the gardens — viewable on smart phones. Alphabetized by commercial name, the list includes the type of rose, color and location
Welcome Spring! The CPOR Ornamental Tree Collection
The Columbus Park of Roses has developed a wonderful collection of ornamental trees over the decades. Many offer year-round interest in the gardens: brilliant foliage in the fall and berry displays through the winter, but most put on their best
Fireworks in February?!
Yes! If you visit the Columbus Park of Roses, walk over to the Witch Hazel collection on the north side of the Long Mall in the Formal Rose Garden, and you might agree! From mid-February into March, these deciduous trees
Our own ‘From little acorns mighty oaks grow’
Frequent visitors to the park may be aware of the stately northern red oak tree located just outside the east edge of the Backyard Garden. In fact, it was featured in the blog, From Little Acorns Grow, two years ago.
The Gardens in Autumn
As you walk the gardens of the Columbus Park of Roses and enjoy the changing foliage of deciduous trees and plants, also take note of the conifers. In many plantings, they provide a unifying backdrop as seen below in the