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
Diospyros virginiana, Common Persimmon is in full bloom today, not a very large noticeable flower however very unique. This large tree with a landscape footprint of sixty feet high and thirty-five feet wide bears a one inch round edible fruit. Be careful when utilizing this tree in the landscape, once established it will sucker profusely a good distance away from the trunk.
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
At Draves Arboretum, we’re always growing! Join our growing membership and be part of a vital conservation effort for this region as well as the world of trees.
