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Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve

of Medford Leas

May 22, 2020 – Native Honeysuckle

Bring on the hummingbirds to Court 28 on the Medford Campus. The native honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens, Major Wheeler,  is in full bloom, producing a blanket of tubular, reddish orange to coral colored flowers from now through summer. This vigorous, fast growing vine is the perfect centerpiece for Court 28. Towards the end of the growing season, red berries will attract goldfinches and robins.