Out and About in the Arboretum

The name Rhododendron comes from ancient Greek rhódon, meaning “rose”, and déndron, meaning “tree.” It is also the state flower of both Washington state and West Virginia. This specimen is blooming on Woolman Way.

On April 24, we mistakenly identified a Spruce tree as a Pine. Today, however, we have an image of a true Pine branch, highlighting the interesting way it produces new growth. This one can be found on Woolman Way but similar specimens are all over the Arboretum.

The spring brings new growth all over but this pine tree’s brand-new needles are easy to spot because of their electric green hue.

The recent warmth was an ideal environment for blooms around the Arboretum, including a flowering crabapple with its lovely pink petals. The bees love it too!

Today we feature the Cercis canadensis or Redbud tree. Known for its distinctive red/pink blooms, the name is no mystery.

This short video clip features the stunning array of new Daffodils planted this year at the Lumberton campus.