Out and About in the Arboretum
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March, 2018 – Pop of Color in March
March brings pops of color throughout the Arboretum. Keep an eye out for welcome color in a number of areas including: forsythia, buds on trees, early bulbs, even some daffodils in bloom.
March 11, 2018 – Meadow
At this time of the year, the Meadows on both Campuses are mowed. The reason for the mowing is to stimulate new growth for the season to come. Always the challenge is the weather and ground conditions. Too wet, and the tractors can get stuck, too early, and you could be dealing with snow on the ground. As you may
February 25, 2018 – Arnold Promise
This medium to large shrub is known for its early colorful bloom for all to enjoy. The spidery blooms appear before the spring foliage emerges.
February 18, 2018 – Sibirica
If you are longing for a bit of bright red color at this time of the year, you could visit Courts 6 and 13 on the Medford Campus to see the Cornus alba ‘Sibirica,” a deciduous shrub that is known for its brilliant red stems in the winter. This multi-branch shrub is particularly showy on sunny days with snow on
February 11, 2018 – Snowdrop Flower Bulbs
A sure sign of spring to come arrived this past week with the first blooming of snowdrop flower bulbs (Galanthus) in the Atrium of the Community Building on the Medford Campus.