Tree and Shrub Breeder and Manager of New Plant Development, Morton Arboretum

Kim Shearer is the tree and shrub breeder and manager of new plant development at Morton Arboretum. Kim has the pleasure of working closely with regional and national nursery industry professionals and academic researchers in the selection, development, evaluation, and introduction of new plants. As the manager of new plant development, Kim works directly with the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois and manages woody plant introductions for Chicagoland Grows(R).