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Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve

of Medford Leas

May 17, 2019 – Fringetree

The fabulous Fringetrees are in full bloom right now. They are perennial favorites on both Campuses.

This is a great time to take a minute to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the White Fringetrees, Chionanthus virginicus. You will find a number of these specimen trees on the Medford Campus, including those in Courts 23 and 20, as well as a grouping of them in Rushmore opposite Buildings 63 and 64, and on the Lumberton Campus near the Community Building. Their most popular feature is the fragrant fringe-like flowers that are in bloom for just a short time.