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Even with Moscow’s wild seasonal fluctuations from year to year, the rhythm of the seasons and accompanying shows in the Arboretum are repeated annually. The progression of the seasons and particularly the onset of spring affect blooming time significantly. Nonetheless, one can plan an Arboretum visit by noting the blooming and color guide below.
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Spring
Spring months are the peak flowering time for many trees and shrubs. The colors are spectacular and well worth a visit to the Arboretum. Also, be on the lookout for migratory birds and waterfowl.
MARCH
Alders, Willows, Poplars, and early Viburnums
APRIL
Forsythias, Red and Silver Maples, Star Magnolias, Flowering Quinces, Asian Cherries
MAY
Serviceberrys, Crabapples, Lilacs, Goldenchains, Purple Leaf Plums, Ohio Buckeyes, Shrub Peony, Hawthorns
EARLY JUNE
Common Lilacs, Hawthorns, Common European Lilac, Water Iris, Asian Lilac, Beauty Bushes, Asian Roses, Peking Mock Oranges, Weigelas
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Summer
Enjoy the fragrant flowering of the Russian Olives.
LATE JUNE
‘Austrian Copper’ Roses, Hungarian Lilacs, Manchurian Clematis, Climbing Hydrangeas, Russian Olives, Deutzias
JULY
Elderberries, Spiraeas, Japanese Tree Lilacs, scarlet Nanking Cherry Fruits, Chestnut, Butterfly Bushes, Goldenrain Trees, Oakleaf Hydrangeas
AUGUST
Goldenrain Trees, Buttonbushes, Japanese Bush Clovers, Butterfly Bushes, Amur Maackias, Chaste Trees
EARLY SEPTEMBER
Showy fruiting of Cornelian Cherry Dogwoods, European Mountain Ashes
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Fall
Autumnal leaf coloration of the maples, poplars, willows, aspens, and oaks in spectacular shades of red, yellow, purple, and brown make a breathtaking display. Larch (Tamarack) leaves turn yellow and fall into golden carpets.
LATE SEPTEMBER
Colorful shows of leaves of the Sugar, Red, and Silver Maples
OCTOBER
Colorful Leaf Shows: Northern Pin Oaks, Western Tameracks and European Larches “Tamaracks”, Native, Japanese, European, and Eastern North American Larches, Norway Maples, Baldcypress
Colorful fruits of Bechtel Crabapples, Autumn Olives
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Winter
Flocks of resident and migratory birds consume the red, purple, yellow, orange, and green fruits of Crabapples and Mountain Ashes. They also congregate around the various shrub roses and consume the rose hips. The frost covered plumes of grass fruits of the Xeriscape garden are simply amazing.
NOVEMBER – FEBRUARY
There is much to observe in the winter garden. The bark colors and textures are prominent, particularly the peeling bark of the birches and cherries and flaky bark of the Chinese elms. The cone laden pines, spruces, larches, and Douglas-firs make an interesting display, as well as the creamy white fruits of the Snowberries.
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