Out and About in the Arboretum

It’s a good year for berries – they are beautiful and add visual interest to the landscape, and they are also an abundant source of food for birds.

It’s not too late in the year to find the Camellia plants awash in buds and blossoms of all stages.

It is a fine time for some fall foliage! It seems that our weather patterns have resulted in a fantastic bookend to the equally rich-spring blooms. From the deep reds to the bright yellows, it is a feast for the eyes. Be sure to enjoy when out and about!

As is tradition, we feature the adorable Bald Cypress ghosts in honor of Halloween. While the “knees” are always on display, costumes make them extra festive for the occasion.

This Juniperus virginiana, also known as Eastern Red Cedar, is on the edge of the meadow of the Medford Campus. It is currently loaded with beautiful blue berries which the birds will enjoy as the weather gets cooler.

The frilly petals of Camellia sasanqua offer a lovely contrast to the darker foliage and are hard to miss.