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Morris Arboretum existed in 1887. Morris is the owners’ last name. The owners are Lydia and John. Morris Arboretum became part of the University of Pennsylvania in 1932. Morris Arboretum is located at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
 * Morris Arboretum**   **By: Alexis**

Morris Arboretum has colorful gardens. In the gardens there are over 13,000 labeled trees. It has trees and flowers. The staff that works at Morris Arboretum can take you on educational tours. The trees are over 50 feet tall.

There are 2,500 different types of plants growing. The plants are from 27 countries. The trees are Bender Oak, Blue Atlas Cedar, Chinese Elm, Dawn Redwood, Engler Beech, Greek Fir, Japanese Zelkova, Katsura Tree, Lacebark Pine, London Planetree, Needle Fir, Tabletop Scotch Elm, Trident Maple, Yellow Buckeye, Weeping Canada Hemlock, Weeping European Beech, and White Oak. These 17 trees are samples.

There is a historic public garden. There is also a summer palace. The summer palace is made out of hay. The palace looks like an ice cream without the cone. It is a new exhibit.

Morris Arboretum can be a place for weddings. Morris Arboretum receives a National Award. You also can do experiments there. You can see a model train exhibit and swimming swans.

Clearly, you should see what Morris Arboretum looks like.



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