Out and About in the Arboretum
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April 8, 2022 – Salem Oak
Just last week, we received a white oak sapling (Quercus alba), propagated from the iconic 565 year-old Salem Oak on the grounds of Salem Friends’ Meeting in Salem, NJ. The sapling will be lovingly tended over the next year or two by our horticulturalist, Debbie Lux.
April 1, 2022 – Autumn Flowering Cherry
No April Fool! the Autumn Flowering Cherry (Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’) is now clothed in light pink flowers. There may be a scattering of blooms in the fall or winter, but the majority of bloom comes in the spring, before the leaves.
March 25, 2022 — Cornelian Cherry
We are fortunate to have a number of Cornus mas on the two Campuses. Commonly known as Cornelian Cherry, the Cornus mas is a deciduous shrub or small tree. It is endearing to us as the yellow flowers emerge in early spring for us all to enjoy.
March 18, 2022 – Wolf’s Bane
Winter Wolf’s Bane (also called Winter Aconite) is coming into bloom. The small cup-shaped flowers, which sit on fans of bright green leaves, open at the first hint of warmth.
March 11, 2022 – Daffodils
What an encouraging sign that spring is on its way. These petite daffodils are giving it their all in the Medford Campus Atrium. A wonderful sign of spring to come.
March 4, 2022 – Witch Hazel
The witch hazel ‘Diane’ is a red-flowered form with spreading branches. This loosely-branched, deciduous shrub typically grows to 12-20′ tall. It has spidery, fragrant, mid- to late winter flowers which are in bloom now.