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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.
Tis’ the Season for Yellows and Golds! Bloom Highlight: Rudbeckia spp.
The Rudbeckia genus features recognizable native wildflowers in the Asteraceae family that were historically used as medicinal herbs by Native Americans and have been cultivated and utilized in gardens and landscapes since the 19th century.
Mountain Mint: A “Buzz”worthy Must-Have for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
The genus Pycnanthemum, commonly known as mountain mint, includes attractive and beneficial native pollinator plants that can be found across the eastern United States, with about eight different species occurring in Pennsylvania.