Daily Archives: April 20, 2019

Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Mainly located on the edge of Bussey Hill Road in the heart of the landscape, the lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum is among the premier collections of these plants in North America. Lilac Sunday has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908. Tours of the lilacs and family activities are available from 10 – 3 on Sunday, May 12. Picnicking is permitted on this day only, but food must be brought into the Arboretum – no food vendors will be allowed on site. The landscape is open from dawn to dusk. For more information visit http://arboretum.harvard.edu.