The Morris Arboretum Plant Clinic continues to operate through the current crisis to assist you with getting answers to your plant pest and disease questions, and with plant identification inquiries. Unfortunately, as the Arboretum is currently closed, you will not be able to drop off specimens for diagnosis. You can, however, fill out our Plant Clinic Form and attach it to an email with your questions to plantclinic@morrisarboretum.org.
To assist with diagnosis or identification, please attach good resolution photographs of the affected plant parts if the issue is disease- or pest-related. If the issue is plant identification, please attach photos of as many parts as are now evident, such as leaves, flowers, fruits, etc.
Plant identification questions are usually pretty easy for us to answer, but plant pest or disease questions may take a few days to resolve. We ask that you be patient. These are extraordinary times for all of us!
Response
Diagnosis and response can take up to two weeks depending on the depth of the concern being handled.
The purpose of the Morris Arboretum Plant Clinic is to provide general information and advice about plants to the general public. This service is not intended to provide technical expertise to be used for legal or commercial purposes. The Morris Arboretum cannot endorse any third party or external agency unaffiliated with the University of Pennsylvania; please do not call to ask for recommendations for nurseries, arborists, products, etc.
The Arboretum’s paths are clear but due to icy conditions some features may be closed.
The Morris Arboretum is excited to be open! We have instituted new policies as required by the government of Pennsylvania in order to keep the public safe while visiting. Please review the policies below before your visit.
The Arboretum is open as usual. Click here for hours.
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.
