This tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener. Shrubs provide showy foliage, vibrant blooms to attract pollinators, and structures to be used as natural screens. Come and discover new and old-time favorite shrubs. Free with general admission. 

The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem Tour investigates many native plants and trees in the natural lands area near the Wissahickon Creek. This special tour includes a brief history of the area and describes the nature of the Wetland ecosystem. The Wetland provides important resources—water, food, shelter—vital for plants, trees, and wildlife. This tour is off paved pathways, and visitors are advised to wear walking or hiking shoes.

Free with general admission.
Tour begins in the parking lot to the left of the entrance kiosk.

Walk a shady path to view the glory of summer while keeping cool. The tree canopies of summer at their fullest expanse offer breath-taking panoramas. Several garden features tucked away in the shade are included. Free with general admission. 

Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris. Water features, an integral part of the landscape, offer visual, auditory, and tactile appeal. Cascading waterfalls, natural streams, and the striking Swan Pond become essential to the beauty of the Morris. Free with general admission.  

NEW for 2025 - Discover a diversity of trees from around the world and the United States. This tour showcases trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas that will take you on a world-wide journey in our own arboretum. John & Lydia Morris traveled world-wide to bring an international flavor to the gardens. Free with general admission. 
 

Public art complements the Morris’s landscape and plant collection. Art in the garden includes sculptures that have become featured in prominent places or tucked in the shade of a special tree. This tour highlights the sculptures that connect human art with the beauty of nature.