Thursday, June 1, 2017

What's in Bloom?

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) grows wild in the wet areas of the arboretum. It will take over if we let it.
There is a thick patch of golden canna (Canna flaccida) growing next to the long white wooden bridge.
Basswood (Tilia caroliniana) flowers aren't showy, but have a nice fragrance.
This yellow pom-pom is from a small golden St. John's wort (Hypericum frondosum) bush.
French mulberry (Callicarpa americana) bushes are found all over the arboretum. These bushes are more noticeable in autumn when they have the bright purple berries.
Magnolia grandiflora is still in bloom! This is from the tree located near the Fitness Center.