Morris Arboretum

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Bloom Calendar

What's in Bloom: July = Location


Clethra barbinervis
Garden Railway

Clethra barbinervis
(white alder)

This lovely Japanese clethra can be enjoyed by the garden railway waterfall.

Papaver somniferum
Rose Garden

Papaver somniferum
(Lauren’s Grape)

This plant is one from which poppy seeds are derived and is a valuable ornamental plant, grown in gardens.

Hypericum frondosum Above the Rose Garden

Hypericum frondosum
‘Sunburst’ (Sunburst St.-John’s-wort)

A small, dense, upright, mounded deciduous shrub noted for its large showy golden yellow flowers and attractive blue-green foliage.

Heliopsis helianthoides
Main Entrance

Heliopsis helianthoides
(false sunflower)

Bright yellow sunny blooms add interest to the entrance meadows.

Hydrangea paniculata
Oak Allée

Hydrangea paniculata
(panicled hydrangea)

Graceful white blooms create a stunning look among the stately oaks.

Potentilla fruticosa
Widener Visitor Center

Potentilla fruticosa
(shrubby cinquefoil)

Cheery yellow flowers thrive in this hot, dry area near the Widener building.

What's in Bloom Year-round?


January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December



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Alerts & Updates

A tree is down blocking our main path between Out on a Limb and the Rose Garden. Guests must use the path behind the Visitor Center to access the Arboretum. This path is steep and may be difficult for guests with wheelchairs or strollers.

Our system is having an issue recognizing memberships at this time. We are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue.

Advance Tickets Required

All guests, including members, are required to reserve advance tickets for admission. Parking is included with your advance ticket.

Guests are not required to wear face coverings outdoors, but face coverings must always be worn indoors.

Reserve Tickets

Unfortunately, Out on a Limb will be closed on Wednesday, January 29th through Friday, January 31, 2020 due to scheduled maintenance.

The Garden Railway will not be operational from 2:00 PM Friday (July 19) through the weekend (July 20-21). The trains will open for normal operation on Monday, July 22nd. Our Train Master reported that the trains will not operate in the excessive heat, citing electrical, track and rolling stock failures.

The Arboretum is open as usual. Click here for hours.

Garden Railway trains are not running Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th due to inclement weather.

Please note: The Rose Garden is closed for maintenance every Thursday morning until noon.

Weather conditions may limit garden access to certain features even if the garden is open – please check the web site or call (215) 247-5777 for updates before visiting. Our visitors’ safety in the garden is our top priority. Therefore when inclement weather is predicted, we will make decisions about closing the garden accordingly.

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