Out and About in the Arboretum

Did you know that Poinsettia plants come in all sizes and colors? Poinsettias are native plants in Mexico, where they flower during the winter.

Christmas wreaths have been used as a decorative sign of Christmas for hundreds of years. They are used to adorn any part of one’s home, inside or out. In many homes they are also considered symbols of growth and everlasting life.

This is a great time of the year to visit the Holly Court, where the garden is filled with many examples of different species of Holly trees and shrubs.

How wonderful to have completed the final stage of our Rushmore neighborhood refresh, including Rushmore Building 64. Again, we appreciate the talents of O’Brien’s Landscaping in coming up with this design. As you are out and about, you may want to take a look.

Another great design by O’Brien’s Landscaping at Rushmore Building 63. Take a look, as you are out and about, and enjoy this new look.

The easiest Yellow-Fruited American Holly (Ilex opaca xanthocarpa) to find is planted in front of the Lois Forrest Nature Center on the Medford Campus. Additional yellow berried hollies line Medford Leas Way near Rushmore.