Please click on a month to see corresponding bloom highlights: March April May June July August March   1st - 15th Corylus species Hazelnut   Jasminum nudiflorum Winter Jasmine 16th - 31st Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry   Cornus officianalis Japanese Cornelian Cherry Corylopsis glabrescens Winterhazel Lonicera standishii Honeysuckle species: purpusii, & fragrantissima Viburnum Farreri & utile Viburnum species Back to top April   1st - 10th Abeliophyllum disticum White forsythia   Forsythia species Golden Bells Viburnum Farreri     Magnolia stellata species (depending on the temperature)   11th - 17th Corylopsis grove - 6 species Winterhazel   Magnolia stellata Star magnolias - group Magnolia 'Betty'     Magnolia X Proctoriana     Prunus species     Cercidiphyllum japonica Katsura, Princess Tree     18th - 24th Magnolia soulangiana Saucer magnolia - group   Magnolia salicifolia     Magnolia 'Elizabeth'     Chaenomeles Flowering Quince - large group     25th - 30th Malus species - grove Crab apples - large grove   Pyrus species Chinese and common pear   Rhododendron schlippenbachii Royal azaleas   Rhododendron yeddoense Korean azalea   Fothergilla gardeni & F. major Witch alder   Poncirus trifoliata Hardy orange   Syringa hyacynthaflora cultivars Lilacs - early cultivars Back to top May     1st - 8th Syringa hyacynthaflora cultivars Lilacs   Syringa vulgaris cultivars Lilacs -huge sloped grove of over 250 in bloom Davidia involucrata Handkerchief tree   Davidia involucrata 'Vilmoniana' Handkerchief tree   Wisteria sinensis - Arbor Chinese wisteria   Halesia caroliniana Silverbells - 3 species Cornus florida Flowering dogwood     9th - 15th Syringa vulgaris cultivars Lilacs - huge sloped grove over 250 in bloom   Aesculus cultivars Horsechestnuts - early   Davidia involucrata Handkerchief trees   Davidia involucrata 'Vilmoriana' Ghost trees   Peonies - herbaceous - from seed developed by Laura Barnes     Paeonia suffruticosa Tree peonies - collection in school yard   Rhododendron carolinianum Carolina rhododendron   Cotoneaster species       16th - 22nd Aesculus species collection Horsechestnuts   Rhododendron calendulaceum Flame azaleas   Chionanthus retusus Chinese fringe tree   Chionanthus virginicus Old Man's Beard, Native fringe tree   Magnolia acuminata Cucumber tree - large   Magnolia pyrimadata     Sorbus torminalis Wild Service tree - large   Paeonia suffruticosa Tree peonies - collection in school yard   Peonies - herbaceous - from seed developed by Laura Barnes.     Syringa prestonae cultivars Lilacs - late bloomers   Phellodendron species Chinese cork trees   Cotoneaster species       23rd - 26th Kolkwitzia amabalis Beautybush   Kalmia latifolia Mountain laurel   Azalea species     Rhododendron species     Weigela cultivars     Viburnum cultivars       27th - June                  3rd Magnolia sieboldii Parrot's Eye magnolia   Early Roses     Philadelphus species Mock orange   Kalmia latifolia Mountain laurel   Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip poplar   Liriodendron chinense Chinese tulip poplar Back to top June     1st - 12th Syringa reticulata Tree lilacs - 3   Rose species     Philadelphus species Mock orange   Deutzia species     Hydrangea anomela petiolaris Climbing hydrangea   13th - 19th Rhododendron minus Piedmont Azalea - many     Spiraea cultivars       Hydrangea species       Roses       20th - 26th Stewartia monodelpha All in Stewartia grove     Stewartia koreana       Stewartia serrata       Magnolia grandiflora Bull Bay     Magnolia grandiflora 'Praecox Fastigiata'       Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay     Magnolia virginiana x grandiflora       Rhododendron maximum Rosebay - many     Roses       Callicarpa species Beautyberry     27th - 30th Hovenia dulcis Japanese Raisin Tree - 2     Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree     Stewartia monodelpha All in Stewartia grove     Stewartia koreana       Stewartia serrata       Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf hydrangea     Rhododendron maximum Rosebay - many     Sorbaria arborescens False spiraea Back to top July     1st - 15th Abelia chinensis     Abelia x grandiflora Glossy abelia   Aesculus parviflora Dwarf horsechestnut   Roses     Nandina domestica Heavenly bamboo   16th - 31st Clethra barbinervis Japanese clethra     Clethra alnifolia Sweet pepperbush     Hydrangea aspera Sargentiana       Rhododendron prunifolium Plum-leaf azalea     Buddleia davidii cultivars Butterfly bush     Roses   Back to top August     1st - 15th Clethra alnifolia Sweet pepperbush   Clethra barbinervis Japanese clethra   Buddleia davidii cultivars Butterfly bush   16th - 31st Buddleia davidii cultivars Butterfly bush   Franklinia alatamaha Franklin tree   Fruit evident on some plants   Back to top Contact Us   | FAQ   | Hotel Package   | Sitemap   | Disclaimer   | Privacy Statement The Barnes Foundation 300 North Latch's Lane Merion, PA 19066-1729 610.667.0290 info@barnesfoundation.org Designed by: Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education at West Chester University Internet Presentations Group