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Plants of Special Interest areas are keyed on the map above.

1. The Van Vleck House

2. Wisteria Courtyard – Wisteria sinensis — Chinese Wisteria (planted by Howard Van Vleck in 1939)

3. Formal Garden – The Van Vleck Rhododendrons:

  • Rhododendron  ‘Howard Van Vleck’
  • Rhododendron  ‘Betty Van Vleck’
  • Cedrus libani — Cedar of Lebanon

The formal perennial beds were completely replanted in 2004.

4. Rear Garden and Azalea Walk

  • Metasequoia glyptostroboides — Dawn Redwood
  • Rhododendron fortunei — Fortune Rhododendron
  • Cedrus atlantica glauca — Blue Atlas Cedar

5. Caretakers Cottage

6. Vistor Center and Raymond Family Education Center

7. Mother’s Garden and Woodlands

8. Tennis Court Garden – Wisteria floribunda — Japanese Wisteria

9. Drying Yard

  • Enkianthis perulatus — White Enkianthus
  • Rhododendron ‘Princess Elizabeth’ — Princess Elizabeth Rhododendron

10. Upper Lawn – Historic site of 59 Upper Mountain Avenue, the Van Vleck’s Tudor style home with formal gardens.  The home was demolished in the 1960’s.

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  Parking

Trash

   Recycling

Bike Rack

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The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens depend on the generosity of volunteers and donors. We are grateful for your support.

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