The blooming has begun at Morris Arboretum & Gardens in Chestnut Hill, and several events are scheduled for this month.
Tickets can be purchased online or on-site. General admission tickets can be purchased online for $2 off. Learn more at morrisarboretum.org or call 215-247-5777, ext. 157. All events are free with general admission unless otherwise noted.
April Events
• Shrubs for All Seasons, Saturday, April 11. 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.
• People, Plants & Penn Discussion Series presents The Roots of American Botany: Vignettes from Philadelphia’s Scientific Past, a Virtual Event, Thursday, April 23. Join in a lively virtual panel discussion exploring Philadelphia’s rich botanical legacy through compelling stories of the past and examples of cutting-edge research tools Morris Arboretum & Gardens scientists as well as other members of the Penn research community are using to solve enduring botanical mysteries. Highlights include new research initiatives at Morris, an exploration of the genetics of Penn’s historic Penn Treaty Elm, and collaborative work in plant genetics with the Penn Museum. The event is free, but please register.
• Magnolias and More, Saturday, April 25. Explore a unique view of the Morris while walking up the gentle Magnolia Slope. Magnolias, dogwoods and conifers are spread all across the entrance, greeting visitors. This rarely walked area captures the spring beauty of flowering trees contrasted with the majestic conifers. This tour is off-path, and visitors are advised to wear walking or hiking shoes.
• Garden Highlights Tour, Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different, so come back as many times as you’d like.
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens is one of more than 30 gardens in Philadelphia, the city known as “America’s Garden Capital.” This 92-acre horticultural display garden features a spectacular collection of mature trees in a beautiful and colorful landscape. Morris offers educational programs for many audiences ranging from youth to professional and is a leader in botanical and horticultural research. It is located at 100 E. Northwestern Ave.
