Our grounds are constantly growing and changing, so visit often and discover your favorite places in spring, summer, fall and winter. 

This flowering schedule is based on a select number of trees and shrubs at The Dawes Arboretum. Bloom times are variable, depending on weather. This chart interprets a “normal” year and shows you when you would most likely see the listed plants in bloom at The Dawes Arboretum.

 

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American Holly

American Holly - Fruits

December - February
Azalea

Azalea

May
Bottlebrush buckeye

Bottlebrush buckeye

July
Buckeye

Buckeye

May
Bush-honeysuckle

Bush-honeysuckle

June
Clethra

Clethra

August
Dogwood

Dogwood

March - June
Flowering Cherry

Flowering Cherry

April - May
Horse-chestnut

Horse-chestnut

May
Hydrangea

Hydrangea

June - September
Lilac

Lilac

May - June
Magnolia

Magnolia

April - June
Magnolia – fruits

Magnolia – fruits

July - September
Pawpaw

Pawpaw

April - May
Pawpaw – fruits

Pawpaw – fruits

September
Redbud

Redbud

April - May
Rhododendron

Rhododendron

March - May
Spring Wildflowers

Spring Wildflowers

April - May
Stewartia

Stewartia

June - July
Viburnum

Viburnum

March - April
Viburnum – fruits

Viburnum – fruits

August - September
Witch-hazel

Witch-hazel

November - February