The Morton Arb

Trees & Gardens

Use our Interactive Collections Map and our Plant Collections Map to identify where plants are located on our grounds.

Explore our Plant Database

Integrated data of The Morton Arboretum's living collections, herbarium, interactive collections map, and photographs. Search database

How Plants are Named
The words in the scientific name of a plant all mean something. Learn how plants get such interesting names. Click here

How To Read a Plant Label at the Arboretum

Container gardens & Spring bedding at The Morton Arboretum

Seasonal
Creations

Download a list of plants that can be found in our Container Gardens and Display Beds.

Gardens

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The Morton Arboretum Gardens

Gardens Summer FlowersThere are many gardens located on the east and west sides of the Arboretum. Each has a distinct theme or purpose, ranging from fragrance & color to education & adventure. These gardens come in many different sizes and shapes, including those which can be planted above ground! We encourage you to explore & learn more about each of these horticultural gems!