Out and About in the Arboretum

It is a fine time for some fall foliage! It seems that our weather patterns have resulted in a fantastic bookend to the equally rich-spring blooms. From the deep reds to the bright yellows, it is a feast for the eyes. Be sure to enjoy when out and about!

As is tradition, we feature the adorable Bald Cypress ghosts in honor of Halloween. While the “knees” are always on display, costumes make them extra festive for the occasion.

This Juniperus virginiana, also known as Eastern Red Cedar, is on the edge of the meadow of the Medford Campus. It is currently loaded with beautiful blue berries which the birds will enjoy as the weather gets cooler.

The frilly petals of Camellia sasanqua offer a lovely contrast to the darker foliage and are hard to miss.

True to its name, this October Glory Red Maple Acer rubrum is beginning to display some truly magnificent color. The color will only get richer in the coming weeks.

The Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is one of the larger members of the oak tree family with some trunks growing as large as 10 feet in diameter. Medford Leas is fortunate to have a grove of these beauties at the north entrance by the silo.