Nominations
Nominations for the Cary Award are encouraged and always
welcome. All
appropriate nominations will be considered by the Selection Committee.
Please note that Cary Award winning plants are chosen well in advance of
when they are announced to the public.
appropriate nominations will be considered by the Selection Committee.
Please note that Cary Award winning plants are chosen well in advance of
when they are announced to the public.
Criteria for the award
The plant must be:
1) A woody shrub, tree, vine or ground cover that is especially
appropriate for New England
2) Hardy within at least 2 of the 4 USDA Hardiness Zones in New England (Zones 3-6)
3) A season-extender, with priority given to notable winter features
4) Available in the nursery industry
1) A woody shrub, tree, vine or ground cover that is especially
appropriate for New England
2) Hardy within at least 2 of the 4 USDA Hardiness Zones in New England (Zones 3-6)
3) A season-extender, with priority given to notable winter features
4) Available in the nursery industry
Resources
For a nomination form, promotional materials, or to be placed on the mailing list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
The Cary Award
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
P.O. Box 598
Boylston, MA
01505.0598
You may also call 508.869.6111 or e-mail at caryaward@towerhillbg.org.
The Cary Award
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
P.O. Box 598
Boylston, MA
01505.0598
You may also call 508.869.6111 or e-mail at caryaward@towerhillbg.org.