Blooming Now: Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
With 65 specimens to admire, common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) can be enjoyed for several weeks as they bloom from October to December and peak between mid-October and mid-November.
Arboretum Pumpkin, Squash, and Gourd Displays
We are crazy for cucurbits! If you are a fan of autumn and all things harvest season, then you are likely also a fan of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes squash (pumpkins and gourds included), cucumbers, and melons.
Blooming Now: Sunflowers
Sunflower blooms bring a vibrant pop of color to the harvest season, and now is a great time to enjoy the Arboretum’s collection of seasonal and perennial varieties which generally bloom from late summer into fall.
Celebrate Fall at the Pumpkin Festival, October 6–7
The Arboretum will twinkle with the lights of hundreds of nighttime displays at the 2023 Pumpkin Festival on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7.
Blooming Now: Asters
Asters are in full bloom at the Arboretum and are brightening up our gardens this fall with many diverse and attractive varieties. They provide a welcome pop of color into October and can even persist after the first few frosts!
Discover Pawpaw, Pennsylvania’s Unusual Native Fruit
Come enjoy a fall treat in the form of a pawpaw! The pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) is native to Pennsylvania and there are 31 specimens that can be found at the Arboretum in the Pollinator and Bird Garden, Marsh Meadow, and Childhood's Gate Children’s Garden.