Out and About in the Arboretum

Based upon the success of the work done to improve the Lumberton Campus Meadow, we are currently working to plan improvements to the Medford Campus Meadow. Larry Weaner Landscape Associates has been secured and is working on this project. The ultimate goal of the project is to make the area more colorful and sustainable in terms of native plants, grasses

Known as a tree of the prairie states, some believe the Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa rivals the majesty of the White Oak Quercus alba. In the Midwest, Bur Oaks were often found in grassy meadows by pioneers. At this time, as you enter the Medford Campus from Wilkins Station Road, you will note the Bur Oaks along the side of

[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″][su_spacer size=”10″]As we move further into the month of September, the Lumberton Campus Meadow is giving yet another wonderful show of native wildflowers and grasses. Miriam Swartz led an educational walk in the Meadow to share the fall season blooms and grasses. Of particular note right now are the Blue Lobelia, Pink Turtlehead, Purple Top Grass and the Horsemint.

Happenings at Medford Leas [su_row][su_column size=”1/2″][su_spacer size=”10″]Explore floral interpretation of “happenings” with the Medford Leas Community. This long-standing flower show and horticultural exhibit is just one of many traditions that take place in our community. Residents and staff are encouraged to participate in the show. Registration is Thursday September 14 from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM in the Holly Room.

This past week, three groups of native shrubs have been introduced and planted in the Arboretum on the Medford Campus. As you walk through the Pinetum on the way to Court 26, you will note these new plantings of Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Mindia’ Coppertina, Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice,’ and Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur.’ These shrubs will offer fragrance and flowers throughout the

Winterberry, Ilex verticillata, is a deciduous shrub native to our area. During late summer green berries form on the shrubs. As we move into the fall and winter seasons, what are now relatively inconspicuous berries become bright red in color for all of us to enjoy and for birds to feast upon through the winter months. If you look closely,