Come Walk Among the Trees . . .
Our mission is to collect, maintain, and display a diverse palate of native and introduced woody plants for the purpose of educating the public, private, and educational sectors on their benefits, proper identification, planting and potential use in the landscape.
What’s In Bloom Today
Stewartia rostrara, Beaked Stewartia has started to bloom, you can see this small tree when walking down the path just outside the Dwarf Conifer Garden. This native of China is not common in commerce however can be easily separated from the species by the pinkish tinges on the flower petals. Expect a landscape footprint of fifteen feet wide and narrower in width.
About
Draves Arboretum is a Level III ArbNet Accredited Arboretum and an American Conifer Society Reference Garden located in Darien, New York. Our tree collection hosts over 900 different woody species from all over the world, our collections bring together a vast array of trees and shrubs suited for Western New York’s unique growing conditions.
Become a Member
Here at the Arboretum, we are always growing: join our growing membership and be part of a vital conservation effort for this region as well as the world of trees.
