Laurus nobilis
The Formal Garden includes several hedges of "Ilex vomitoria" (Yaupon) and less commonly hedged species such as "Laurus nobilis". The formal garden is bordered by the Vegetable and Cut Flower gardens. This region of the garden also exhibits several specimens by local South Carolina topiary artist Pearl Fryar. Several "Crinum" selections (including 'Summer Nocturne' and 'Rose Parade') are also cultivated within this region.