Horticultural Research Institute

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) was established in 1962 to support and promote horticultural research that benefits the nursery and landscape industry. HRI is regarded as the research arm of the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA). HRI is a 501(c) (6), non-profit corporation.

The Horticultural Research Institute Endowment Fund (HRIEF) was created to be the vehicle through which individuals, businesses, associations and foundations may make important tax-deductible contributions for the support of educational and scientific research. HRIEF is an IRS-recognized 501(c) (3) tax-exempt research and educational foundation.

Our Mission: To direct, fund, promote and communicate horticultural research, which increases the quality and value of ornamental plants, improves the productivity and profitability of the nursery and landscape industry, and protects and enhances the environment.

Core Purpose: 1) To focus on industry survival issues such as pest management, environmental stewardship and sustainability, marketing, and mechanization/automation to reduce industry vulnerability to labor challenges and to improve production efficiency 2) To educate and enhance the industry by effectively communicating the results and facilitating the technology transfer of horticultural research3) To act as a clearinghouse for industry research and statistics. 4) To continue to develop HRI's endowment fund.

Vision: To be the premier horticultural research and development institution for the nursery and landscape industry.

HRI Staff

HRI Mailing Address

Horticultural Research Institute
1000 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005-4914
Phone: 202-789-2900
Fax: 202-789-1893