Pollen on Mt. Aso Pussy Willow catkins
Each season I offer a mid-week walk around the arboretum for anyone interested in seeing what is going on. From interesting seed pods and galls to flowers in all colors, here are the finds from today’s March 1, 2018 late-winter walk around.
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- Pods on Kentucky Coffee Tree
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- The Fruit of Kentucky Coffee Tree
The fuzzy flower buds of Saucer Magnolia
The red flowers of Red Rocket Red Maple
Marsescence on American Hop Hornbeam
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- Iris reticulata
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- Iris reticulata
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- Winter Jasmine
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- Hellebore
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- Jalena Witch Hazel
The gall of Cedar Apple Rust on an Eastern Red Cedar
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- You may overlook the flowers of Sweetbox, but the fragrance coming from this groundcover won’t let you! The bees were enjoying this too!
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- Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle
Sweet Gum Fruits on the Woodland Garden Pathway
Winter Aconite
Spider egg casings
No matter when you choose to visit the Arboretum there is something fascinating to see. Upcoming Director’s Walks are scheduled for:
Spring: May 24 12:45 – Bright Hall Circle
Summer: July 26 – 12:45 – Bright Hall Circle
Autumn: October 17 – 12:45 – Bright Hall Circle
You can also find out what community programs, hikes, walks, tours, events we have going on each month by visiting our community events page.
See you in the gardens!
