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

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Eastern White Oak

Quercus alba

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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

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Horse Chestnut

Aeasculus hippocastanum

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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.

You can visit the listing here.

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

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