Scott Arboretum

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States

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Scott Arboretum is a 357-acre living arboretum located on the campus of Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. Established in 1929 as a memorial to Arthur Hoyt Scott, an alumnus and heir of the Scott Paper Company, the arboretum was created to showcase trees, shrubs, and plants that are hardy and suitable for home gardens in the region.

It contains over 4,000 ornamental plant varieties, including notable collections of conifers, flowering cherries, hollies, magnolias, and roses, all labeled for easy identification.

The arboretum integrates beautifully with the academic campus, offering both an educational resource for students and a public garden open daily, free of charge. Its landscapes were designed by notable landscape architects, and the arboretum features garden areas like the Dean Bond Rose Garden and a distinctive outdoor amphitheater used for college ceremonies.

It is renowned for horticultural excellence and is frequently listed among the most beautiful college campuses in the United States, providing a serene natural escape near Philadelphia. The arboretum also hosts events, tours, and educational programs aimed at inspiring and educating visitors about gardening and plants.