Out and About in the Arboretum

As you enter the Ground Floor Woolman entrance from the parking lot on the Medford Campus, a lovely vitex tree (Vitex agnus-castus) adds a soft lavender blush to the landscape. This versatile plant can be trained as a large shrub or a small multi-trunked tree about 10 to 15 feet tall and wide. The cool-colored, lavender-blue spikes of vitex provide

As we experience extreme heat, it is always a good idea to keep in mind some basic tips to protect yourself from heat-related stress. Remember, the extreme heat does not last forever, but while we are in the thick of it, always good to keep these tips in mind: If possible, remain indoors in the heat of the day. Do

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,