Don’t Delay: Tree Peonies Now on Display!
If you're eager to see beautiful blooms, now is a great time to visit the Rose and Fragrance Garden at the Arboretum’s H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens. You won't want to miss the short bloom period (usually only 1 to 2 weeks) of the hybrid tree peonies!
Blossoming Beauties: Arrival of Flowering Crabapples (Malus spp. )
Be sure to take a stroll around the Arboretum during the coming week to observe the crabapple blooms in all their glory!
Spring Ephemerals Blooming on the Wildflower Trail!
The first wildflowers of the season are always a welcome reprieve after a long winter and March through May are the prime months to spot these fleeting native beauties.
Sunshine in a Shrub: Forsythia spp. (forsythia)
The dayglow mounds of Forsythia blooms are a sure sign that spring is here. Come see them today — peak blooms only last 1–3 weeks!
Bloom Highlight: Helleborus sp. (Lenten rose)
The nodding, bell-shaped inflorescences of the Lenten rose resemble muted, antique-hued hoop skirts. Hellebore blooms open as early as December in some areas, and their color and form persist for up to 4 or 5 months!
Spring Has Sprung! Explore the Arboretum’s Bulbs through an Interactive Map
Flowering bulbs are often the first sign of spring, with some pushing their blooms through the snow as early as February and March. Learn about the species and varieties in the Arboretum's permanent collections by using our interactive bulb map.