Episode 141 - Kristen Pullen is the Woody Ornamental Portfolio Manager for Star® Roses and Plants.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-pullen-16755651/

Ornamental Tree Program: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/collection/ornamental-tree-program/

Tree Program Brochure: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Tree-Program-Brochure-Digital.pdf   

Flame Thrower® Cercis: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/flame-thrower-cercis/ 

Golden Falls® Cercis: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/golden-falls-cercis/ 

Carolina Sweetheart® Cercis: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/carolina-sweetheart-cercis/ 

Enduring Red™ Lagerstroemia: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/enduring-red-lagerstroemia/ 

Amber Glow™ Metasequoia: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/amber-glow-metasequoia/ 

Purple Plunge® Prunus: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/purple-plunge-prunus/ 

Ruby Ruffle® Patio Peach: https://www.starrosesandplants.com/plants/ruby-ruffle-patio-peach/

Kristen Pullen completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Rider University. After university, she took an internship position at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. The internship focused on all research aspects of the public garden from tissue culture to new plant evaluation and selection. Kristen has been with the new product department at Star® Roses and Plants since 2011. She previously managed domestic and international trialing of woody plants before accepting her current role as Woody Ornamental Portfolio Manager where she coordinates the development, launch, and market evaluation of all new trees, shrubs, and edible plants. Kristen also manages the Bushel and Berry® Brand for Star® Roses and Plants, a premium branded program of plants that provide both edible and ornamental uses for the home garden.