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Thin, long-petaled yellow witchhazel tree in bloom and covered in snow.

Winter Blooms at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens

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Bright pink witchhazel flower with thin, long petals growing on a bare branch.

Winter at Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a unique experience of vibrant early blooms that defy the cold. Despite the chilly weather, plants like wintersweet, witchhazel,

and snowdrops bring a splash of color to the landscape. These plants have unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in winter, such as waxy petals that prevent freezing and colors that attract early pollinators.

Learn more about these vibrant plants and their fascinating adaptations in the full article on Penn Today in which Vince Marrocco, the Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture at the Morris Arboretum & Garden, goes into detail about these early blooms.