Out and About in the Arboretum

The beauty of freshly fallen snow is hard to deny. Snow cover is important in the winter because it insulates the ground from getting too cold and harming root systems.

Now is the best time to stop by the Haddon Greenhouse, to enjoy the bright colors and variety of plants.

You can’t miss the weeping golden foliage of the Sawara Falsecypress Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea.

This Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) in court 41 always offers something interesting, from rich fall foliage to curling bark.

Nandina or Heavenly Bamboo is a broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its vibrant foliage and clusters of bright red berries.

Blustery conditions and cold temperatures help usher in the holiday season, and while it may be unpleasant for many of us, the weather seems ideal for the iconic Winterberry bush.