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
Walk through the Redwood Forest, your eyes may deceive you, that is not a snow cloud its Chionanthus virginicus in full bloom. Commonly referred to as Fringe Tree, a native of eastern United States and thrives in clay soil and will tolerate companion plants like Black Walnut. Expect a landscape footprint of fifteen feet high and wide.
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.
