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Rose Arbor

About this Outdoor Garden

This circular arbor is covered with pink roses in June.

During the bloom period, this space serves as one of the outdoor staging areas for concerts. In the center of the arbor is an old Italian wellhead surrounded by seasonal displays.

Bloom Highlights

Rambler Rose

Rambling roses are perfect for use in pergolas, pillars, arches and arbors due to their vigorous growth and large sprays of flowers. The cultivar 'American Pillar' was chosen by Pierre du Pont for the Rose Arbor, and is still used today.

American Elm

An impressive American elm tree was once an iconic sight in towns across the nation. This tree is the sole survivor of an avenue of elms planted by Pierre du Pont that succumbed to Dutch elm disease.