Polly Hill Arboretum Celebrates 25th Year This Summer
The arboretum encompasses acres specializing in trees and shrubs.
The arboretum encompasses acres specializing in trees and shrubs.
“I’m going to be bold and say we have the best stewartia collection in the world,” Tim Boland said.
“I’m going to be bold and say we have the best stewartia collection in the world,” Tim Boland said.
Property is an example of an agricultural landscape that is geologically unique.
Property is an example of an agricultural landscape that is geologically unique.
Polly's Play Pen protects her collection of azaleas from deer.
Polly's Play Pen protects her collection of azaleas from deer.
Gardeners Abbie Lively, Edie Banovic and Maezy Beams work on the grounds.
Gardeners Abbie Lively, Edie Banovic and Maezy Beams work on the grounds.
A moment and place for contemplation.
A moment and place for contemplation.
300 years of Island history, from colonial farm to summer retreat to arboretum.
300 years of Island history, from colonial farm to summer retreat to arboretum.
Far Barn dates to sheep farming days on the property.
Far Barn dates to sheep farming days on the property.
Outside the Far Barn.
Outside the Far Barn.
Differing landscapes were formed thousands of years ago by a receding glacier.
Differing landscapes were formed thousands of years ago by a receding glacier.
Arboretum houses more than 3,000 botanical specimens and operates as an educational nonprofit.
Arboretum houses more than 3,000 botanical specimens and operates as an educational nonprofit.
Plants grown on farm are available for purchase.
Plants grown on farm are available for purchase.
Kousa dogwoods in bloom during July.
Kousa dogwoods in bloom during July.
Situated on the site of the old Barnard’s Inn Farm in North Tisbury, the Polly Hill Arboretum has been recognized for its collection of rare trees and shrubs grown from seed by the late Polly Hill, a pioneering horticulturist and longtime Vineyard resident.
The arboretum was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1998. It includes 20 acres of idyllic farmland-cum-ornamental planting and 40 acres of conserved forest. The land is crisscrossed by ancient stone walls and 18th century rural architecture.