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.
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.
Summer Garden Showcase: Coneflower in Bloom
Coneflowers are an iconic summer garden favorite in the daisy family (Asteraceae) and have been in bloom at the Arboretum for a few weeks now. There are multiple genera of plants (Echinacea spp., Ratibida spp., and some Rudbeckia spp.) in this family that are commonly referred to as coneflowers, even though they are actually different species.