Out and About in the Arboretum
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.
February 24, 2022 – Lenten Rose
The Lenten Rose is an early bloomer in the Arboretum. It is an evergreen groundcover with dark-green, shiny foliage and long-lasting flowers.