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July 31, 2026 – Lagerstroemia
READ MORE >>: July 31, 2026 – LagerstroemiaYou can see Crape Myrtles blooming all over campus in shades of red, pink and white.
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July 3, 2026 – Milkweed
READ MORE >>: July 3, 2026 – MilkweedCommon Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is currently thriving in the Medford Meadow and acts as an ideal pollinator for many insects…
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May 15, 2026 – True Pine
READ MORE >>: May 15, 2026 – True PineOn April 24, we mistakenly identified a Spruce tree as a Pine. Today, however, we have an image of a…
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April 24, 2026 – Springtime pines
READ MORE >>: April 24, 2026 – Springtime pinesThe spring brings new growth all over but this pine tree’s brand-new needles are easy to spot because of their…
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April 17, 2026 – Crabapple
READ MORE >>: April 17, 2026 – CrabappleThe recent warmth was an ideal environment for blooms around the Arboretum, including a flowering crabapple with its lovely pink…
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April 10, 2026 – Redbud
READ MORE >>: April 10, 2026 – RedbudToday we feature the Cercis canadensis or Redbud tree. Known for its distinctive red/pink blooms, the name is no mystery.

