• UPCOMING PROGRAMS

       

      Check our CALENDAR for this season’s programs, or our Calendar-at-a-glance

    • VISIT

      Our grounds are open everyday from sunrise to sunset, with tours by appointment. No dogs please, $5 donation, 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 today or donating to our APPEAL

Welcome to the Polly Hill Arboretum

809 State Rd.

PO Box 561

West Tisbury, MA 02575

508-693-9426

 

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.

 

Arboretum Weather Station

 

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Check out current weather conditions at Polly Hill as reported by our weather station at  Weather Underground   weather underground logo


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

arbor dayCelebrate Arbor Day!

Friday, April 25

1-3:30pm

 

Arbor Day is an annual observance celebrating the role of trees in our lives and promoting tree planting and care. What better way to celebrate Arbor Day than to join the staff of the Arboretum for an afternoon devoted to trees!  Click here for more info.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

slide3Rhode Island Garden Tour Planned

Join us for a visit to southeastern Rhode Island next September to visit three private gardens and the Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum. Click here for Itinerary and pricing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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