Out and About in the Arboretum

The Mayapple plant, Podophyllum peltatum, grows low to the ground along the Y12 trail.

A stark contrast to the many shades of spring greens, the petals of the Eastern Redbud tree are hard to miss!

Crabapple trees produce fruit that is smaller and more tart than the common apple, suitable for jellies, preserves, and cider. However, we prefer just to look at the beautiful flowers!

The Camellia plant is covered in beautiful blossoms in all stages with many buds still emerging.

In addition to being renowned for its beauty, the azalea can be highly toxic (if consumed) as it contains andromedotoxin in both its leaves and nectar.

This Star Magnolia in Beaver Meadow is loaded with delicate white flowers but its blooms don’t last long so make sure you look for them soon.