The earliest specimens in the Oak collection were planted in the late 1950s—the largest and oldest can be found around the Arboretum Loop. Today, those original plantings of pin, willow, and sawtooth oaks are the backbone of our landscape. We have continued to expand our collection since then, and various oak species can be found […]
Bernheim at 90: Celebrating the Magnolia Collection
The first Magnolia plantings began in 1960, and now the Magnolia Collection at Bernheim boasts over 120 Magnolia selections. While some magnolia varieties are evergreen and bloom in the summer, most are deciduous and produce blooms in early spring. Specimens in the Magnolia Collection vary dramatically in size, shape, and color and produce fragrant, showy […]
Bernheim at 90: Celebrating the Ginkgo Collection
The Ginkgo Collection started in 1954 as 9 specimens, purchased for a cost of $99. Since then, it has expanded to include 16 different cultivars. Ginkgo biloba, commonly referred to as the Ginkgo or Maidenhair tree, can be found in fossils dating back 270 million years but was once thought extinct for a time, until […]
Bernheim at 90: Celebrating the Dogwood Collection
Featuring everything from native woodland species to exotic cultivars, the Dogwoods are perhaps one of Bernheim’s most beloved collections. Dogwoods are an excellent understory (meaning the the trees and shrubs between the forest canopy and the ground cover tree) and a multitude of cultivars are available on the market. Many people recognize the signature bark pattern and white flowers of […]
Bernheim at 90: Celebrating the Crabapple Collection
The crabapple collection on Crabapple Hill near the main entrance was planted in 1952 and is a part of the original Olmsted plan. Since then, the crabapple collection has been refined to only contain only the most beautiful, disease-resistant specimens. Crabapple trees boast red, pink, or white blooms on low-hanging branches in the spring, making […]