Knowledgeable guides will describe Morris Arboretum’s smaller specimen trees in the garden’s popular tour, Small Trees for Small Spaces. At 11 a.m. on Saturdays, September 12 & 26 and October 10 & 24, Arboretum guides will point out small trees that make a big impact. Varying in height from 15 to 30 feet, these trees have many special features, for instance, spectacular bark, interesting forms and great flower and leaf color. This tour includes trees such as paperbark maple, known for its cinnamon-colored bark that peels into large, thin curls that remain on the tree, revealing rich reddish-brown tones underneath.

These small trees are now getting a much deserved moment in the spotlight.