The Morton Arboretum’s Plant Clinic is a leading source of science-based advice about trees, plants, and landscapes, helping gardeners and landscape professionals throughout the Chicago region and the world have healthy, attractive, well-chosen plants.

With advice based on research and nearly a century of experience in caring for a wide variety of trees and plants in the Midwest, the Plant Clinic helps promote sound management practices.

Often the Plant Clinic staff directs guests to mature plants on the Arboretum’s grounds, which can be a great help in choosing the most appropriate plant for a yard or landscape. The Plant Clinic also has many online resources to help with trees and plants.

For service on weekdays, you may visit the Plant Clinic lobby in person or call 630-719-2424, Monday through Friday, between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can also email your plant care questions to plantclinic@mortonarb.org at any time.

About the Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum is the champion of trees; its mission is to collect and study trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world, to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our environment. Its goal is to encourage the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.