Out and About in the Arboretum

the Dragon’s Eye Pine (Pinus densiflora) has needles that are marked with bands of yellow and green, colors which intensify in the heat of the summer.

The Little Limelight hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) packs a full share of cream colored blooms that can withstand the heat and stand tall and proud.

Make sure to check out the latest visitors to Courtyard Garden Ten on the Medford Campus. The butterflies love the plantings there – especially the buddleia!

What a wonderful assortment of flowers and vegetables in the Lumberton Campus Community Garden. Why not stop by and see what a great job the farmers have done?

The benefit of trees is most apparent during the warm summer months. The shade that they provide is a welcome respite to the heat of the day. As you enjoy being out and about this summer, think about the haven the trees provide you as a way to escape the heat and sun.

Leatherleaf Mahonia is an upright shrub with distinctive evergreen foliage and clusters of showy, fragrant yellow flowers followed by bluish grape-like berries. The fruit may seem tempting to eat, but it’s not recommended.