Collage which introduces Plant Explorer. Cornus alternifolia variegated foliage with flower on left, ornamental Malus fruits on center top, Pinus strobus cone and foliage on center bottom, Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' flowers on right. Text reading "Be A Plant Explorer" centered.

Explore Our Gardens at Plant Explorer

Become a plant explorer when you go to Plant Explorer! Smithsonian Gardens’ guide to all of our trees and orchids. Search for specific plants, see a map of our whole collection, or look through a catalog of all our trees and orchids. Learn about the plants you love that make up our collection!

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Prunus mume 'Peggy Clarke'

Acer saccharum

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'

Ginkgo biloba

Hamamelis × intermedia 'Arnold Promise'