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Narcissus spp. (daffodils)

What's in Bloom: March

White catkins grown on a reddish-brown and green branch.

black big catkin willow

black big catkin willow
(Salix gracilistyla var. melanostachys)
Near Swan Pond.

Its unique black color makes this plant an interesting addition the garden in March.

Small, pink flowers grow in a cluster on a brown branch.

bodnant viburnum

bodnant viburnum
(Viburnum x bodnantense)
Near Visitor Center.

The fragrant flowers on this viburnum attract butterflies in spring.

Small, yellow flowers dangle in a thin cluster from a brown tree branch.

spike winterhazel

spike winterhazel
(Corylopsis spicata)
Near Gates Hall.

Light yellow flowers droop all over this plant, a member of the Hamamelidaceae.

Red, spindly blooms on a brown tree branch.

katsura-tree

katsura-tree
(Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
Near Pennock Garden.

Our champion katsura is in bloom this month, giving its large canopy a red tint.

Small white blooms grow in a cluster.

Korean abelialeaf

Korean abelialeaf
(Abeliophyllum distichum)
Near Visitor Center.

This plant shines in March when its fragrant pink flowers emerge just before its leaves.

Small yellow flowers growing on a tree branch.

Japanese cornel dogwood

Japanese cornel dogwood
(Cornus officinalis)
Near Oak Allée.

Known for its medicinal qualities in Chinese medicine, this dogwood adds a pop of color all over the Arboretum..