Celebrate Spring in the Arboretum!

Now is the time of year to enjoy a variety of flowering trees in the F. R. Newman Arboretum. The flowering cherries bloomed in late April, the magnolias are on their way to full bloom in early May, and the crabapples will bloom soon after. Later in May, the blooms of redbuds and dogwoods will emerge. Enjoy this sampler of flowering trees you'll find in the F. R. Newman Arboretum—click to learn more about each tree and where it is located.

Crabapples

We showcase 92 different types of crabapples (Malus sp.) in our collections. You will find most of these in the Flowering Tree Collection and the Jenning's Crabapple Collection.

Magnolias

We showcase 38 different types of Magnolias in our collections. You will find many along the arboretum road and in Jackson Grove.

Flowering Cherries

We showcase 20 different types of flowering cherries (Prunus sp.) in our collections, many of which flower in the spring. You will find many in the Flowering Tree Collection and around the Nevin Welcome Center.

Bird Cherry

Prunus avium

Cherry

Prunus

Choke Cherry

Prunus virginiana var. virginiana