Woodland plants, native to the New England forest, dominate the Consecration Dell landscape. The Dell’s appearance today is the result of a 20-year woodland restoration that saw the reintroduction of native trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and wildflowers throughout this 4.2-acre site.

NATIVE WOODLAND PLANTINGS

For Consecration Dell, Mount Auburn carefully curated a selection of shade-tolerant, native plants for their beauty and ability to provide beneficial habitat. Below is a list of the 116 taxa planted in this area since work began in 1997.

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Mount Auburn’s Plant Collections Database > FLORA MOUNT AUBURN

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