Out and About in the Arboretum

Yes, the winter season can be an interesting time to view trees as you are Out and About in the Arboretum. Of particular note is the Acer griseum, commonly known as Paperbark Maple. We are fortunate to have several of these very special specimens on the Medford Campus — all in various stages of development — from more youthful trees

I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields…

Save the Date! Mark your calendar now for Saturday, April 27, 2019, when the Ninth Annual “Evening in the Arboretum” benefit will be held on the Medford Campus from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. This event is designed to raise funds for the enhancement of the Arboretum, and includes Wine and Craft Beer Tastings, Hearty hors d’ Oeuvres, Live Music, and

Of all of the things to value in the Arboretum during the winter, it seems appropriate to take time to be thankful for the broadleaved evergreen trees and shrubs. They look alive all winter long, with their ever-present foliage. This category includes: boxwoods, hollies, Magnolia grandiflora, leatherleaf mahonia, azaleas, rhododendron, and even the yucca. The cheerful shine of a boxwood

For a pop of color, you may want to visit the Haddon Greenhouse on the Ground Floor of the Haddon Building on the Medford Campus. Run by a Medford Leas Residents Association Committee, this space is open from mid-October through mid-May. You will enjoy the orchids, paperwhites, geraniums and yes, even a lemon tree in this area. If you need

As you traverse the two Campuses, no matter what the season, you can almost always find a wreath to enjoy. The first written records show that wreaths date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans at around 150 BC, when members of society would wear wreaths as headdresses. Spring and summer wreaths are reported to mean new life and growth.