FEATURED PLANTS
Here's just a few plants we don't want you to miss. Click to learn where to find them and more!
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Waltham'
Dwarf Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Baby Sister'
Tree Peony
Paeonia (Tree Group) 'Leda'FEATURED GARDENS
Our diverse cultivated collection of plants are located within specialty gardens surrounding the Nevin Welcome Center and within the nearby 150-acre F. R. Newman Arboretum.
Palmer-Kinne Dogwood Collection
Showy flowers and fruit, rich fall colors, and ornamental bark make the Palmer-Kinne Dogwood Collection a fascinating garden to visit in all seasons.
Groundcover Collection
Around the Lewis Building, find a variety of herbaceous perennials ideal for shady or sunny gardens.
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Explore over 100 varieties of rhododendrons and a rich mix of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous perennials on this small hill.
FEATURED NATURAL AREAS
We steward over 3,600 acres of biologically diverse landscapes that represent the full range of ecological communities found in the Finger Lakes region.
Cascadilla Gorge
The iconic Cascadilla Gorge Trail passes through one of the most picturesque gorges in the Finger Lakes Region.
Fall Creek Gorge
Nearly 200 feet deep, Fall Creek’s Gorge is among the most impressive gorges in the Finger Lakes Region.
Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve
Explore lake cliffs, forests, shrub thickets, meadows, and a gorge with a 35’ high waterfall.
grow (plants) yourself!
For gardeners in parts of New York State and Connecticut, you can order plants seen at Cornell Botanic Gardens from ShrubBucket, a distributor of high-quality perennials.