• VISIT

      Our grounds are open everyday from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is opened daily from 9:30am – 4pm. Self-guided tour info is located in the parking lot kiosk, guided tours by appointment, and daily at 10am July & August. Picnic grounds available. Plants for Sale.  No dogs please, $5 admission, free for members and children 12 and under.

    • SUPPORT THE ARBORETUM

      Help support our mission of plant research, education and conservation by becoming a MEMBER  or donating today.

    • PROGRAMS

      See our Programs page for upcoming workshops, talks, and classes or our calendar at a glance.

Welcome to the Polly Hill Arboretum

 

 

 

The Polly Hill Arboretum, a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark, was developed by the legendary horticulturist, Polly Hill (1907-2007). Here in 1958, Polly began an arboretum by sowing a seed, eventually bringing 20 acres under cultivation while preserving 40 additional acres as native woodland. Established in 1998 as a not-for-profit institution the Arboretum is devoted to the cultivation and study of plants and the preservation of the character and magic of this tranquil landscape.

 

Rare trees and shrubs from around the world are set among stone walls, meadows, and fields, including Polly’s famous North Tisbury azaleas, the national stewartia collection, camellias, hollies, rhododendrons, crabapples, conifers, magnolias, and many more. The kousa dogwood allee, perennial border, monkey puzzle tree, and the Julian Hill magnolia are favorites with visitors.

 

 

 

 

Plant Selection Guidebutterfly weed

Need help finding the right plant for your landscape and site conditions? Check out our web-based searchable plant selection guide. Searches are based on site conditions, native region, plant type and plant characteristics. Each category has more detailed options, allowing your search to narrow down plant options for each location.

 

Read more about the guide here

 

 

 

 

Plants for Sale

 

Arboretum staff have chosen and grown plants that are noted not only for their superior ornamental qualities but also for their adaptability to Martha’s Vineyard. We offer a selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials, including many Island natives. Plants for sale all season long, during Visitor Center hours; 9:30am – 4pm

 

 

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