Out and About in the Arboretum

Pussy willow is the name given to smaller species in the Salix genus when the furry catkins appear in early spring. The North American native plant Salix discolor, a deciduous shrub, is the most common species.

Witchhazel, Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise,’ is a flowering shrub that is prized for its spidery bright yellow blooms that arrive in late winter or early spring, before the foliage opens.

For some of us, snow cover can make winter complete.

When you are down in the area by the Wellness Center, enjoy our newly installed plant wall! Thanks to Debbie Lux for choosing the perfect plants and colors to complement the area. As we move through the seasons, stay tuned for new plants to enjoy. Another point of interest as you are out and about!

Can you believe that this April would be our Eleventh Annual Evening in the Arboretum? Also during 2021, we will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve.

On a crisp and cool day in February, it is a great time to take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the bark of our River Birch trees.