Explore unique plants at Secrest Arboretum sale

Wooster event offers over 250 plant varieties May 9

Secrest Arboretum’s Plant Discovery Day plant sale will be held May 9, with a members-only presale May 8, featuring more than 250 varieties of plants.

Mike Plant

Published March 23, 2026 - 3:45 p.m. Modified March 23, 2026 - 3:46 p.m.

Plant Discovery Day, Secrest Arboretum’s annual spring plant sale, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at the Secrest Welcome and Education Center, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster.

A members-only presale for Friends of Secrest members will take place from 3-4 p.m. May 8. Members will receive first selection and 10% off purchases.

The sale will feature more than 250 different trees and shrubs, perennials and herbs. Shoppers can find rare and exotic plants, native plants, vegetables and more.

More information and a list of available plants can be found at FriendsOfSecrest.com.

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