What's in Bloom?

Magnolia grandiflora has been flowering for over a month!

Magnolia flowers were enjoyed throughout the month of May, and now toward the middle of June the fragrant beauties continue to delight.

June is also the right time for elderberry flowers (Sambucus canadensis). You can find several plants in the upper pond, where the ground stays damp. These are all volunteers. In the photo above, elderberry is pictured with a water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) and a slender Magnolia grandiflora. The Magnolia is also a volunteer.

Golden cannas (Canna flaccida) are nearly finished for the season. They like wet soil, too. You can find them on the west side of the upper pond.

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.