Out and About in the Arboretum

Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, is a large evergreen tree which may grow up to over 100’. It is truly a tree for all seasons, as the shiny dark green leaves have a wonderful yellow-brown underside throughout the year, and right now, creamy white flowers emerge from the tips of the branches.

Over the past several weeks, the Lumberton Campus Meadow has come alive with many wildflowers and grasses coming into bloom. In particular, the Penstemon digitalis (White Beardtongue), Blue Flag Iris, and False Blue Indigo have provided wonderful color for all to enjoy.

Over the past week, staff from Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, have been working in the Medford Campus Meadow to stake out areas for the first step in the meadow restoration. The goal of this restoration project is to create a native plant-dominant environment composed of a blend of grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs for all to enjoy — both human

Over the past weeks, our arborist, Ken Hutz, has been busy planting new trees on the Medford Campus. You will enjoy the two Dwarf River Birches planted by the entry to Court 8, as well as a new Crabapple in that area. The goal of these trees is to enhance the view for all who pass through this thoroughfare. Additionally,

Introduced to North American in 1861, the Kousa Dogwood is an elegant Asian cousin of the familiar native flowering dogwood. This tree has gained popularity due to its disease resistance, long bloom of creamy bracts, colorful red fruit in late summer for the birds to enjoy, and last but not least, its interesting mosaic bark featured throughout the year. There

The peony flower is considered one of the most scrumptious of all flowers — a rare fusion of fluff and fragrance. They are in bloom now and can be found highlighted in the Katzell Garden area within the Katzell Grove on the Medford Campus. This collection of peonies was donated by Dr. Dean Kinsey of Moorestown in 2006. Perennial garden