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Vibrant Pops of Color in a Late Fall Garden: Cornus Sericea (Red-Twig Dogwood)
As the autumn leaves fall and the vibrant foliage fades, few plants will stand out in the gray of winter. One such plant is Cornus sericea, commonly known as the red-twig dogwood or red-osier dogwood.
Fall 2024 Pumpkin, Squash, and Gourd Displays
The Arboretum is crazy for cucurbits and celebrates them every autumn by livening up our seasonal displays and hosting our annual Pumpkin Fest that all are welcome to attend each October! The colorful bounty that you may see when strolling the gardens this fall showcases the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes squash, cucumbers, and melons.
Discover Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Pennsylvania’s Unusual Native Fruit
Come to the Arboretum to learn about, and maybe even sample, an early fall treat in the form of a pawpaw! The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a small, understory deciduous tree in the Annonaceae, or custard apple, family that is native to Pennsylvania.