Out and About in the Arboretum

Today we’re sharing a “round up” of some of the season’s best colors.

On this Halloween Eve, behold the crowd of ghost friends currently visiting the Bald Cypress “knees” by the Nature Center. We look forward to this annual tradition and the whimsy it brings.

Sometimes things line up perfectly, like the sun’s rays coming through a small hole in the leaf of a tulip tree! These native trees will soon fade from bright green to perfect autumnal yellow.

The “Cathedral” section of the Red trail is a particular highlight of the Medford Leas nature preserve, with its rows of tall trees which create an enclosed canopy.

The Autumn Crocus is right on time as we prepare for summer to officially end next week. The flowers appear before any leaves, making them stand out even more.

A popular choice among many gardeners, petunias thrive in full sun and provide abundant blooms in many different colors.