Out and About in the Arboretum

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

Chionanthus virginicus, commonly called fringetree, is a deciduous, small tree with a spreading, rounded habit. The common name refers to the fragrant, spring-blooming flowers which feature airy clusters of fringe-like, creamy white petals. At night, the tree can shed a luminescent radiance in the moonlight. The trees are coming into their peak right now with their fragrant, pure white flowers. There are a number of

If you are looking for an attention-grabbing specimen tree, take a look at the horsechestnut trees. These trees feature beautiful clusters of white or red flowers in early May. In addition to the beauty of the blooms, the tree also provides great shade in the summer. This quick-growing tree has a growth habit of 13-24″ each year, and will grow to a mature

This week is a wonderful time of year to visit the Meditation Garden, located off of Parking Lot B on the Medford Campus. As the woods come alive with varying shades of green, you can also enjoy the Redbud trees and the American dogwoods. A lovely and accessible contemplative garden in which to rest and enjoy nature.

Cercis canadensis, otherwise known as Redbud trees, add an incredible amount of color to the Arboretum at this time of the year. This native tree is a member of the bean family and is an attractive ornamental tree. The mauve and pink blossoms last for about two to three weeks, with heart shaped leaves to follow. You will find a number of these

This week a hardy Korean Camelia japonica was planted. This plant is known for its dependability to offer showy cherry colored blooms, a gift from Paul Meyer and our friends at the Morris Arboretum.