Magnolia Slope at Morris Arboretum is a photograph by Carolyn Derstine which was uploaded on April 20th, 2015.
Magnolia Slope at Morris Arboretum
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is the official arboretum... more
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Magnolia Slope at Morris Arboretum
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Carolyn Derstine
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Photograph
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the spring, this slope in the Arboretum is a profusion of bloom. The concept of using this north-facing slope for magnolias was enhanced by John M. Fogg, Jr., the Arboretum's Director from 1954-1967. Dr. Fogg, a founder of the Magnolia Society International, expanded the magnolia collection to study "the adjustment of these interesting plants to our local conditions". The Magnolia Slope is an evolving part of the Arboretum's collections, and one of its most beautiful and dramatic spring displays. Magnolias are prized worldwide for their flowers and forms. Growing as large shrubs or trees, they produce showy, fragrant flowers that are white, pink, red, purple or yellow.
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April 20th, 2015
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Comments (10)
Gull G
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” — Vincent Van Gogh 💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!
Lori Deiter
Wow! Gorgeous blossoms and scenery! I'd love to visit this place!
Carolyn Derstine replied:
Your comments are much appreciated, Lori! It really is a wonderful place to visit. Hope you can get there sometime. :)
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