Out and About in the Arboretum

The cooler weather seems to have slowed the bloom on some of our daffodils throughout the Arboretum, but in Court 17 on the Medford Campus, you can enjoy a beautiful burst of spring!

Commonly known as Cornelian Cherry, the Cornus mas is a deciduous shrub or small tree. As the yellow flowers emerge it is a sure sign of spring to come.

Hellebores are among the few perennials to bloom in late winter to early spring. These unique flowers range in color from creamy white to pink, maroon and nearly black.

it is fun to see the winter Jasmine in Court 29 on the Medford Campus, and the crocus and daffodils throughout the Arboretum – a wonderful time to enjoy what appears to be an early spring season.

If you are yearning for a breath of spring stop by the Greenhouse in the Lois Forrest Nature Center on the Medford Campus.

Witch Hazel is just coming into bloom, and if you get close enough, it has a delightful fragrance. And to make it a stalwart in the garden, in the fall the foliage has a beautiful red-orange hue.