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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
A garden of ideas to inspire home gardeners
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The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
Photo courtesy of Scott Arboretum
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Outsider Tip
The cherry, magnolia, and lilac collections peak during April. June brings the tree peonies and roses. The texture garden is at its best in the Fall. The winter garden looks attractive after a snowfall.
Other Informaiton
Open daily year-round
Kids' Stuff
Children love the fish in the tiny pool behind the arboretum office. Have them seek out the many sculptures throughout the campus.
Philadelphia CultureFiles
Stop and smell the roses. There are 200 varieties at Scott Arboretum, a sprawling oasis of color and calm.
As you roam the Swarthmore College campus arboretum, you’ll encounter many different environments and settings, so pick the one that strikes your interest.
Take a solitary walk through the woods at Crum Creek, grab a shady spot under the tulip trees and enjoy a music concert in the amphitheater, or wander through the grove of conifer and flowering trees. If you're in the mood for a picnic, you might want to pack a lunch, and enjoy the butterflies that flit through the bloom garden.
COME PREPARED
Membership is not required, but does garner invitations to private events.
DON'T MISS
You can bone up on horticulture at the Arboretum Office which houses a library of thousands of books, magazines and other garden-related documents. And for a small donation you can enjoy an Evening in the Arboretum music series that runs through the summer months.
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