Did you know that Hollywood Cemetery is a registered arboretum? The paths of this historic and active cemetery, located in Oregon Hill, weave through 135 acres of seasonal flora and fauna.
We stopped by to give you a glimpse at some of the cemetery’s most prominent spring blooms — from magnificent magnolias to beloved + timely cherry blossoms.
Camellias
Keep your eyes peeled for leafy bushes bearing the reddish-pink blooms of camellias, which typically flower in late winter and early spring.
Cherry blossoms
Head to Presidents Circle for an ornate display of cherry blossoms circling President James Monroe’s gothic-style tomb.
While you’re there, look around + see what blooms you can spot from this hilltop view of the James River and city skyline.
Daffodils
Spot colorful daffodils in warm or white tones, rising from the ground near gravestones + alongside the road.
Dogwoods
Our state tree and state flower — the delicate white and pink blooms of dogwood trees can typically be seen on smaller trees that branch horizontally.
Forsythias
These stark-yellow bushels don’t bloom for long, but they add an uplifting vibrancy to the spring scenery, letting us know that the cold days of winter are behind us.
Magnolias
Branches of waxy, pink blooms tower over cemetery spots like protective arms. These full trees boast a long lineage + are easy to notice while taking a slow drive through the cemetery.
While we featured some highlights, Hollywood Cemetery has so much more to discover. Notice a spring bloom that we didn’t mention this time around? Grab a picture or write a note, and send it our way.
For a self-guided tour, check out the cemetery’s Natural Treasure Guides, which detail all the trees, geological features, and birds that enchant this nearly 200-year-old cemetery.
