A Walk Through Augusta: The Iconic Plants of Each Hole at the Masters

Each of Augusta National’s 18 holes is named after a plant or tree that brings the course to life. From the fragrant Tea Olive at Hole 1 to the stately Holly at Hole 18, explore the legendary flora that defines the beauty and tradition of the Masters.

You can find all of these plants, and many more featured at Augusta National, in our Amen Corner Backyard Collection.

Osmanthus fragrans ~ Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive-ServeScape

Hole 1. Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans)

  • Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
  • Bloom Time: Fall and spring
  • Highlight: Intensely fragrant white blooms
  • Use: Privacy hedge, foundation planting
  • Care: Full sun to partial shade; drought-tolerant once established

Cornus florida ~ Flowering Dogwood, Pink-ServeScape

Hole 2. Pink Dogwood (Cornus florida var. rubra)

  • Type: Deciduous flowering tree
  • Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
  • Highlight: Pink bracts with beautiful fall color and red berries
  • Use: Specimen tree, understory planting
  • Care: Part shade; moist, well-drained soil

Prunus persica 'Belle of Georgia' ~ Belle of Georgia Dwarf Peach - Delivered By ServeScape

Hole 3. Flowering Peach (Prunus persica)

  • Type: Ornamental deciduous tree
  • Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Highlight: Double pink or red flowers
  • Use: Accent tree, spring color focal point
  • Care: Full sun; needs good air circulation

Malus coronaria ~ Sweet Crabapple-ServeScapeHole 4. Flowering Crabapple (Malus spp.)

  • Type: Deciduous tree
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
  • Highlight: Profuse blooms and small fruit loved by birds
  • Use: Pollinator gardens, ornamental feature
  • Care: Full sun; resistant varieties preferred

Hole 5. Magnolia (Magnolia spp.)

  • Type: Evergreen or deciduous tree
  • Bloom Time: Late winter to early summer (varies)
  • Highlight: Large, fragrant white or pink flowers
  • Use: Statement tree, Southern garden staple
  • Care: Full sun to part shade; moist, acidic soil

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' ~ Blue Star Singleseed Juniper - Delivered By ServeScape

Hole 6. Juniper (Juniperus spp.)

  • Type: Evergreen shrub or groundcover
  • Bloom Time: Inconspicuous
  • Highlight: Fragrant foliage; berries for birds
  • Use: Erosion control, low-maintenance groundcover
  • Care: Full sun; drought-tolerant

Cortaderia sellonana 'Pumila' ~ Dwarf Pampas Grass - Delivered By ServeScape

Hole 7. Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana)

  • Type: Ornamental grass
  • Bloom Time: Late summer
  • Highlight: Large, feathery plumes
  • Use: Privacy screen, dramatic landscape element
  • Care: Full sun; tolerates poor soil

Jasminum nudiflorum ~ Winter Jasmine-ServeScape

Hole 8. Winter Jasmine (Jasminum Nudiflorum)

  • Type: Evergreen vine
  • Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
  • Highlight: Trumpet-shaped yellow flowers
  • Use: Trellis or arbor, native vine
  • Care: Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil

Prunus caroliniana 'Monus' ~ Bright & Tight Laurel - Delivered By ServeScape

Hole 9. Carolina Cherry (Prunus caroliniana)

  • Type: Evergreen shrub/tree
  • Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Highlight: Glossy leaves, white flower clusters
  • Use: Hedge, screen
  • Care: Full sun to part shade; low maintenance

Camellia x 'FARROWCJWD' ~ Just Chill™ Double White Camellia-ServeScape

Hole 10. Camellia (Camellia japonica or sasanqua)

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  • Type: Evergreen shrub
  • Bloom Time: Fall to early spring (depending on type)
  • Highlight: Roselike flowers in many colors
  • Use: Shade garden, formal planting
  • Care: Part shade; acidic, well-drained soil

Cornus florida 'Madison' ~ Madison Dogwood-ServeScape

Hole 11. White Dogwood (Cornus florida)

  • Type: Deciduous tree
  • Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Highlight: White bracts with vibrant fall foliage
  • Use: Woodland edge, native garden
  • Care: Part shade; needs well-drained soil

Forsythia x intermedia 'Mindor' ~ Show Offt® Forsythia-ServeScape

Hole 12. Golden Bell (Forsythia spp.)

  • Type: Deciduous shrub
  • Bloom Time: Very early spring
  • Highlight: Bright yellow blooms on bare stems
  • Use: Mass planting, early-season color
  • Care: Full sun for best bloom; easy to grow

Hole 13. Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)

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  • Type: Deciduous or evergreen shrub
  • Bloom Time: Spring (some rebloomers later)
  • Highlight: Vibrant blooms in pinks, purples, reds
  • Use: Foundation planting, woodland garden
  • Care: Part shade; acidic soil

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea' ~ Gold Hinoki Cypress-ServeScape

Hole 14. Southern Lace False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa)

  • Type: Evergreen conifer
  • Bloom Time: Inconspicuous
  • Highlight: Pyramidal shape, soft needles
  • Use: Specimen tree
  • Care: Full sun; well-drained soil

Pyracantha coccinea ~ Firethorn Shrub-ServeScape

Hole 15. Firethorn (Pyracantha spp.)

  • Type: Evergreen shrub
  • Bloom Time: Spring flowers, fall berries
  • Highlight: Orange-red berries in fall/winter
  • Use: Barrier planting, espalier
  • Care: Full sun; watch for thorns and fire blight

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' ~ Eastern Redbud - Delivered By ServeScape

Hole 16. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

  • Type: Deciduous tree
  • Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Highlight: Magenta-pink blooms before leaves emerge
  • Use: Native gardens, understory tree
  • Care: Full sun to part shade

Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay' ~ Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo-ServeScape

Hole 17. Nandina (Nandina domestica)

  • Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub
  • Bloom Time: Small flowers in late spring; red berries in fall
  • Highlight: Lacy foliage, seasonal color
  • Use: Accent plant, border
  • Care: Full sun to part shade; drought-tolerant

Ilex integra × latifolia ‘Screen Play’ PP27524 ~ Screen Play Holly-ServeScape

Hole 18. Holly (Ilex spp.)

  • Type: Evergreen shrub or tree
  • Bloom Time: Spring (small white flowers)
  • Highlight: Glossy foliage, red berries in fall/winter
  • Use: Hedge, holiday interest
  • Care: Full sun to part shade