Arboretum
ArbNet Accreditation
The Grundy Foundation is accredited as a Level I arboretum through the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program. This prestigious recognition highlights the organization’s commitment to the establishment, development, and conservation of trees and tree-focused gardens, fostering professional engagement, and promoting education for the public.
American Holly
Ilex opaca
The Grundy Foundation has two American Holly trees located on campus. One is located on the north end of the property along Radcliffe street, and the other is located on the south end of the campus at the end of the Penn Street ramp.
The American Holly is native to Eastern North America, prized for its ornamental value, especially during the winter months due to its glossy green leaves and bright red berries.
It is a slow to moderate growing tree, typically reaching heights of 40-50 feet.
Amur Chokecherry
Prunus maackii
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Birch
Betula
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Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica
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Canadian Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
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Chinese Dogwood
Cornus kousa chinensis
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Eastern Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
The Eastern Hemlock is located on the south end of the campus at the bottom of the Penn street ramp.
Native to the eastern United States, the hemlock resembles a large Christmas tree with dark green needles and brown cones that hang from the branches.
When mature, the hemlock can reach heights up to 70 feet.
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
There are several Red Buds located throughout the Grundy campus. There are four in the front of the library, and another one on the juniper hill on the north end of the property. In April and May, it will get a purplish/pink flower lining the branches before their leaves open. It is a deciduous tree.
Eastern White Oak
Quercus alba
The Grundy Foundation’s White oak is located on the north end of the property in the fishing area.
White oak is a deciduous, massive tree with wide spreading horizontal branches and wine-red fall color. It can reach heights of up to 80 feet when mature.
Floridian Dogwood
Cornus florida
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Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
The Ginkgo is located on the north end of the Grundy Foundation property.
The Ginkgo has unusual fan-shaped leaves that turn vivid yellow in fall.
A mature Ginkgo can reach a height of 50-80 feet.
GoldRush Apple
Malus domestica
Located in the grassy area at the bottom of the steps on the north end of the Grundy campus, this tree was donated by the Walker family.
Horse Chestnut
Aeasculus hippocastanum
The Horse Chestnut tree is located at the bottom of the steps on the north end of the property. It was planted in dedication to Donna McCloskey in —-. Horse Chestnut trees are known for their showy white flowers in May. It is a deciduous tree.
Magnolia
Magnolia macrophylla
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Norway Spruce
Picea abies
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Okame Cherry
Prunus ‘Okame’
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Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
The Grundy Foundation has several Pin Oaks located on our campus. Several of them line Radcliffe street, running from the north end of the campus, down to in front of the museum.
The Pin Oak is considered a deciduous tree, meaning it does seasonally lose its leaves, and can reach 60-70 feet when mature.
Princess Tree
Paulownia tomentosa
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Red Maple
Acer ubrum
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Red Oak
Quercus rubra
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Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia x soulangeana
The Saucer magnolia has large leathery leaves and a smooth gray bark. It is located in the flagpole area on the north end of the campus.
Flowers appear before the leaves, which does make them more vulnerable to late spring frosts and freezes.
Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria
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Sweet Gums
Liquidambar styraciflua
The Grundy Foundation has two Sweet-gum trees located behind the library along the Delaware River.
Sweet-gum is known for its unique star-shaped leaves and for its spiky “gumball” fruits.
Sweet-gum is native to the eastern United States.
Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
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Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
The Grundy Foundation has several Sycamore trees located on the campus. Four of them are located behind the museum.
The Sycamore closest to the library in the lawn of the museum, was recently ranked #10 in Bucks County, and #91 in Pennsylvania in terms of size for the Pennsylvania Champion Tree Program.
Weeping Birch
Betula pendula
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Weeping Higan Cherry
Prunus subhirtella Pendula
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White Oak
Quercus alba
The Grundy Foundation’s White oak is located on the north end of the property in the fishing area.
White oak is a deciduous, massive tree with wide spreading horizontal branches and wine-red fall color. It can reach heights of up to 80 feet when mature.
White Pine
Pinus Strobus
The Grundy Foundation has several White pines, mainly located on the south end of the property along the Penn street ramp leading down the Delaware River.
The white pine is an Evergreen, with foliage year-round and can reach a mature height of 50-80 feet.
White Spruce
Picea glauca
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White Willow
Salix alba
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Yellowwood
Fabaceae
Located along the river on the Grundy campus behind the library, the Yellowwood can grow up to 50 feet when mature. It has a smooth bark and hanging clusters of fragrant white flowers. It is a deciduous, meaning it will lose its leaves in winter.
