Out and About in the Arboretum

Hen of the Woods fungus grows near the base of a tree, which is why you can find it along the tree-lined Woolman Way.

The Arizona Cypress Hesperocyparis arizonica is a North American tree native to the Southwestern US and Mexico.

Recent weather conditions have been favorable for these beautiful Hibiscus flowers with a tropical feel.

The distinctive frilly, richly-hued blooms of Lagerstroemia indica, or Dwarf Crepe Myrtle, are a favorite among gardners and insects alike.

Coneflowers Echinacea sp. are just beginning their season of blooming. These plants are native to North America and are abundant throughout our campus.

The many varieties of hydrangeas located around our campus are happily blooming, and their blooms appear in different colors and shades, related to the makeup of the soil.