Out and About in the Arboretum

Kobus magnolia is a medium sized tree that is native to forest areas in Japan. You can find two specimens on the Medford Campus in Court Two. Among magnolias, this is one of the earliest to bloom in spring. The goblet shaped blooms appear before the foliage emerges. The flowers are especially fragrant and a treat for the senses. Keep an eye out for

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.

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

Never mind March…

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.

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