The Landscape Plant Development Center is a non-profit organization devoted to developing improved landscape plants. Emphasis is placed on developing plants that are tolerant of insects, diseases and environmental stresses.
Research is conducted as a cooperative effort by participating scientists.
We have research participants at approximately 80 different institutions scattered across North America, Europe and Asia. Through this cooperative network, we have access to a broad range of resources. The Center was established in 1990 and has made great progress over a relatively short period of time. We have initiated several promising projects that we hope to continue and expand for the benefit of the gardening public. These projects will be expanded and new projects initiated as resources become available.