Out and About in the Arboretum

Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus, is a relatively rare Midwestern US species, whose range includes New Jersey.  There are a number of these trees along Estaugh Way near the Meadow on the Medford Campus. The tree bears large, pea-like pods containing hard seeds that at one time were roasted by pioneers to make a coffee substitute, hence the common name. [su_row][su_column size=”1/3″][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/3″][/su_column] [su_column

[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″][su_spacer size=”10″]In mid-July, Larry Weaner and Jenna Webster, of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, visited the Medford Campus to begin an assessment of the Meadow. This is the firm that worked to renovate the Lumberton Campus Meadow in 2014. Their work will begin with creating an inventory of current vegetation in the Medford Meadow, and report back with suggestions as

Abelia x grandiflora, also known as Linnaea × grandiflora, is a graceful arching shrub that you will find in a number of locations around the Arboretum. The leaves are a glossy dark green, and unlike many shrubs that bloom in the spring, this shrub is in bloom right now. The white and pink blooms make it a perfect specimen shrub

The summer can be a good time to spend with some shady characters, in the form of trees that provide shade within the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve. Not only are trees aesthetically pleasing, but they also provide respite from the dog days of summer. In particular, there are a number of trees on the Medford Campus that provide shade,

[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″][su_spacer size=”10″]Golden Raintree, Koelreuteria paniculata ‘September Gold’, was first grown in the US by Thomas Jefferson, using seeds sent from France in 1809. A native of Asia, the Raintree was planted for thousands of years next to the graves of Chinese government officials. It is especially beautiful in summer as it produces golden blossoms, which later in the season

[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″][su_spacer size=”10″]Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the Southern Magnolia, is a member of the Magnoliaceae family, native to the southeastern United States. This broadleaf evergreen tree can reach up to 90 feet in height, with large dark green leaves, and large creamy colored fragrant flowers up to 12 inches in diameter. You can find this tree on the Medford