What's in Bloom: February What's in Bloom: February Image February at the Morris Image wintersweet Chimonanthus praecox Oak Allée Delicate yellow flowers hang from the leafless branches of these shrubs. Wintersweet is a member of the calycanthus family, Calycanthaceae, and its flowers add a pleasant fragrance to the winter garden. Image snow drops Galanthus sp. Members of the onion family, Amaryllidaceae, these small perennials can be found blooming throughout the garden this time of year. There are several species of snow drops growing in the garden, each with distinct flower characteristics. Image Chinese witchhazel Hamamelis mollis Witchhazel Collection Native to China, these winter-blooming witchhazel shrubs display clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers. Each flower has four ribbon-like petals that emerge from red calyxes. Image Rubin witchhazel Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Rubin’ Between Rose Garden and Pennock Garden This shrub is a hybrid between Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witchhazel) and Hamamelis japonica (Japanese witchhazel), and the Rubin cultivar is bred for its showy orange/red flowers. Image hardy cedar-of-Lebanon Cedrus libani ssp. stenocoma Azalea Meadow This subspecies of Cedrus libani is native to the mountainous regions of southwest Turkey. As its common name suggests, this tree has better winter-hardiness than the straight species. It is also more upright and columnar in form, while Cedrus libani branches have a more horizontal growth habit. Image cornel dogwood Cornus officinalis Dogwood Collection Clusters of small yellow flowers adorn this late-winter-blooming tree. Cornus mas (cornellian-cherry dogwood), planted nearby, has similar flowers and form, but Cornus officinalis blooms one week earlier and has more textured, exfoliating bark. Witchhazel Map Explore our witchhazel collection this winter! The Morris Arboretum & Gardens' witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Discover the many varieties of these delightful winter …

What's in Bloom: October What's in Bloom: October Image October at the Morris Image strawberry bush Euonymus americanus Native Azalea Collection Inconspicuous spring flowers become showy seed pods in early fall. The textured pink seed pods of this native shrub burst open, exposing striking orange fruit that contrast against its bright green leaves and stems. Image stiff dogwood Cornus foemina Morris Pond Clusters of deep blue fruit adorn these small trees native to the southeastern United States. The genus name Cornus means “horn” and is in reference to the tree’s strong wood. Image Chinese osmanthus Osmanthus armatus Orange Balustrade Small white flowers produce a sweet, wafting fragrance throughout this area of the garden. This large evergreen shrub is similar to the evergreen hollies ( Ilex ) planted nearby, but the leaf arrangements on Osmanthus are opposite, while Ilex is alternate. Image false holly Osmanthus heterophyllus Hillcrest Pavilion Blooming from late fall into early winter, this evergreen tree produces small, fragrant cream-colored flowers. Unlike Osmanthus armatus , this species’ leaves tend to have toothed margins rather than smooth. Image common baldcypress Taxodium distichum (common baldcypress) This stately deciduous conifer produces a showy display of fall color, with needles turning a deep orange color before falling off. When growing near water, baldcypress trees produce cone-like, above-ground root shoots called “knees”. Image American beautyberry Callicarpa americana Native Azalea Collection These native shrubs produce clusters of bright purple fruit along its branches, hanging on to the plant into early winter after the leaves fall …

What's in Bloom What's in Bloom Image Every visit to Morris Arboretum & Gardens brings something new to discover. What’s in Bloom highlights the flowers, foliage, and seasonal moments that are at their peak across the gardens right now. Use this guide to explore the Morris in the moment and see what’s blooming today. What's in Bloom Image January Learn More Image February Learn More Image March Learn More Image April Learn More Image May Learn More Image June Learn More Image July Learn More Image August Learn More Image September Learn More Image October Learn More Image November Learn More Image December Learn More Follow us on Instagram to see what else is in bloom! Powered by Curator.io …

What's in Bloom: December What's in Bloom: December Image December at Morris Image Dragon's-eye Japanese red pine Pinus densiflora 'Oculus-draconis' Oak Allée The Dragon’s-eye Japanese red pine gets it’s name from the unique bands of variegation within the green needles, resembling a fierce dragon eye when viewed from above. Along with the stately needle color, this evergreen grows with a twisted, contorted form that offers a beautiful sculptural element to the garden. Image American holly Ilex opaca Holly Slope, Widener Woods A southeastern U.S. native adored for it’s evergreen foliage and beautiful fruits that are a bright pop of color in the winter landscape, especially highlighted in the Holly Slope. Many varieties can be found in the garden such as ‘Princeton Gold’ and the Morris Arboretum introduction ‘Lydia Morris’. Search “ ilex opaca ” in the Garden Explorer Map to see all the varieties and locations in the garden! Image Shalimar deodar cedar Cedrus deodara ‘Shalimar’ near Garden Railway by Lydia and John statues A stunning cedar with gracefully hanging branches that grow in horizontal tiers, offering a lovely sculptural presence to the garden. The dusty bluish-green needles pop in the fall and winter season, with small, upright whitish-green cones adorning branches for a nice added accent. Image umbrella-pine Sciadopitys verticillata Overlook Garden, Hill and Water Garden As the only member of the family Sciadopityaceae , this stately conifer shows off it’s glossy whorls of dark green needles which resemble the spokes of an umbrella, hence the common name. Image tall stewartia Stewartia monadelpha Bark Park, Morris Pond Even after the summer display of gorgeous large white flowers come to an end, tall stewartia maintains it’s brilliancy through the fall and winter where it exhibits a stunning mosaic of exfoliating bark – warm tones of copper, grey and beige that shine in the landscape. Image snake bark maple Acer capillipes Bark Park, Spring House Garden …

What's in Bloom: April What's in Bloom: April Image April at the Morris Image Virginia bluebell Mertensia virginica Widener Woods These charming native wildflowers are a welcome sign of spring in the garden. Flower buds emerge a bright pink color and turn blue as they bloom, adding brightness to shady areas of the garden. Image Yoshino cherry Prunus x yedoensis Cherry Allée Following some of the early-blooming cherry varieties are the white flowers of Yoshino cherries, marking the peak of cherry blossom season here. These trees are a cross between Prunus speciosa , Oshima cherry, and Prunus pendula f. ascendens , weeping cherry. Learn More Image eastern redbud Cercis canadensis Log Cabin Clusters of pink flower buds cover leafless twigs and branches on this native tree. Redbud flowers are characteristic of the pea family, Fabaceae, with three upturned petals called the wings and banner and a lower cup-like petal known as the keel. In addition to the pink-flowering straight species, there are also several white-flowering varieties, such as Cercis canadensis var. alba and Cercis canadensis ‘Royal White’, on display in the garden. Image Piedmont azalea Rhododendron canescens Native Azalea Collection, across Key Fountain The showy pink flowers of this native shrub display long stamens and emit a strong, pleasant fragrance that wafts through the garden. In their native range of the southeastern United States, Piedmont azaleas can be found in acidic soils and bogs. Image Vilmorin dovetree Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana   Mercury Loggia Dovetrees get their common name from the white, dangling bracts that resemble doves perched in the canopy. Image white enkianthus Enkianthus perulatus Pennock Garden Clusters of small bell-shaped flowers cover these large shrubs in the spring. Plants in the genus Enkianthus are in the Heath family, Ericaceae, which also includes Rhododendron and Pieris . Image flowering dogwood Cornus florida Seven Arches These popular native trees …

What's in Bloom: May What's in Bloom: May Image May at the Morris Image common sweetshrub Calycanthus floridus Widener Woods; Pennock Garden Striking burgundy flowers adorn these large shrubs. Native to the southeastern United States, Calycanthus floridus gets its common name from its flowers’ sweet, fruity fragrance. Image white fringetree Chionanthus virginicus Parking Lot Native to central and eastern United States, these medium-sized trees display showy, fragrant flowers with long, white, ribbon-like petals. In full bloom, the flowers give this tree a fluffy, cloud-like appearance. Image common pawpaw Asimina triloba Sculpture Garden Before producing leaves, this tree blooms with deep maroon flowers that attract its primary pollinators, flies and beetles. Native to the eastern United States, pawpaws are members of the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, which comprises of mostly tropical genera and species. Image American yellow-wood Cladrastis kentukea Log Cabin Long, wisteria-like flower clusters hang delicately off wide-spreading branches. A member of the pea family, Fabaceae, the individual flowers share similarities with those of eastern redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) and honeylocust ( Gleditsia tricanthos ). Image American columbine Aquilegia canadensis Native Azalea Collection; Key Fountain This charismatic native wildflower with its bright red and yellow flowers is a colorful addition to the garden. The long, tubular spurs at the end of each flower hold sweet nectar, attracting hummingbirds, their primary pollinator. Image Florida azalea Rhododendron austrinum Native Azalea Collection Native to the southeastern United States, these shrubs produce clusters of tubular, fragrant orange flowers prior to leafing out in late spring Image Peggy Martin rose Rosa ‘Peggy Martin’ Rose Garden This climbing rose is named after Peggy Martin, a prolific Louisiana gardener, and survived two weeks under 20 feet of saltwater after Hurricane Katrina. In full bloom, Peggy …

What's in Bloom: March What's in Bloom: March Image March at the Morris Image star magnolia Magnolia stellata Magnolia Slope Star magnolias are aptly named for their many-petaled, star-like flowers that open in early spring. While the straight species has white flowers, there are also pink-blooming cultivars such as M. stellata ‘Rubra’ (red star magnolia) planted on the Magnolia Slope. Image Okame flowering cherry Prunus ‘Okame’ Seven Arches This cultivar is one of the earliest blooming cherry trees we have in our collection, displaying bright pink flowers before leaves emerge. Their five-petaled flowers are characteristic of the rose family, Rosaceae. Learn More Image spike winterhazel Corylopsis spicata Witchhazel Collection Drooping yellow flowers with red anthers hang from the branches of these large shrubs, emitting a pleasant fragrance in the garden. This type of flower arrangement is called a spike because the individual flowers do not have pedicels and are attached directly to the main flowering stalk. Image katsura-tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum Azalea Meadow This champion tree stands out year-round with its sprawling form, heart-shaped leaves, textured bark, and fragrant fall foliage. In early spring, this tree produces inconspicuous red flowers along its branches. Image yulan magnolia Magnolia denudata Azalea Meadow Native to China, yulan magnolia has been in cultivation since the 7th century AD. Large-petaled, cream-colored flowers bloom on leafless branches, marking the transition into spring. Image bodnant viburnum Viburnum x bodnantense Widener Visitor Center A cross between Viburnum farreri and Viburnum grandiflorum , these large shrubs open up densely-clustered pink and white flowers that add fragrance and color to the early spring garden. Cherry Tree Map See the cherry blossoms this season! Cherry blossoms bloom in phases from late March through mid April. Use our Cherry Tree Map to find our whole collection and their bloom times. See Map See what …

What's in Bloom: September What's in Bloom: September Image September at the Morris Image wood grass Sorghastrum nutans Meadows, Natural Areas Found throughout the Natural Area meadows, this tall native grass blooms from late summer to fall, displaying bright yellow anthers that gently dangle from each grass spikelet. Image kousa dogwood Cornus kousa Log Cabin After its showy summer blooms, kousa dogwood’s red fruit become its fall seasonal interest. These soccer-ball-like fruits are considered drupes, like apricots and cherries, because they contain a stone in the center. Image franklinia Franklinia alatamaha Azalea Meadow A member of the tea family, Theaceae, this small tree blooms with cream-colored flowers and bright yellow stamens. John Bartram’s son collect seed of this species before it went extinct in the wild, and now this plant remains conserved at gardens and arboreta around the world. Image Bourgainvillea golden-rain-tree Koelreuteria bipinnata Orange Balustrade/Parking Lot This medium-sized tree boasts large panicles of small, bright yellow flowers with red centers. The species epithet refers to the bipinnately compound leaves, resulting in a feathery appearance. Image monkshood Aconitum sinomontanum Widener Visitor Center Native to China, this purple-flowering perennial brings color to shady garden areas. The form and arrangement of the petals resemble a hood, hence the common name. Image Orangeberry tea viburnum Viburnum setigerum ‘Aurantiacum’ Crabapple Slope This species of viburnum typically displays showy red fruit in the fall, but this cultivar is selected for its yellow/orange fruit that persist through the …