Out and About in the Arboretum

The winter snow gives us a beautiful landscape to enjoy as we are out and about in the Arboretum, but did you know the snow actually benefits the plants and trees? Without snow, milder temperatures and the sun could warm the soil surface, leading to damage from soil heaving, which can break roots and dry out plant parts.

Save the date – Saturday, April 30, 2022. We will again celebrate Evening in the Arboretum on Saturday, April 30 with outside gatherings across the two campuses.

Another wonderful native tree, the Hawthorn, is a small tree that breaks into white flowers in spring, followed by vivid fall color, and long-lasting red winter fruits.

How do trees survive the winter? Winter brings cold winds, icy precipitation, and periods of below freezing temperatures. A walk in the Arboretum in January clearly indicates that most plants become dormant and nearly inconspicuous during this time.

The Greenhouse is located on the Ground Floor of the Haddon Building on the Medford Campus. It is open from mid-October through mid-May. When you walk in the area, you will be surrounded by bright colors of spring and summer.

Yes, it is winter time, but the ground was warm from the fall season, and the timing was right to refresh Court 66 on the Medford Campus in December. The specimen trees are now highlighted, and additional shrubs and perennials were added to the design.