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May 15, 2026 – True Pine
On April 24, we mistakenly identified a Spruce tree as a Pine. Today, however, we have an image of a true Pine branch, highlighting the interesting way it produces new growth. This one can be found on Woolman Way but…
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April 24, 2026 – Springtime pines
The spring brings new growth all over but this pine tree’s brand-new needles are easy to spot because of their electric green hue.
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April 17, 2026 – Crabapple
The recent warmth was an ideal environment for blooms around the Arboretum, including a flowering crabapple with its lovely pink petals. The bees love it too!
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April 10, 2026 – Redbud
Today we feature the Cercis canadensis or Redbud tree. Known for its distinctive red/pink blooms, the name is no mystery.
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April 3, 2026 – Daffodils at Lumberton
This short video clip features the stunning array of new Daffodils planted this year at the Lumberton campus.
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March 27, 2026 – Yellow Spring blooms
Bright yellow stands out amongst the landscape and makes blooms easy to spot, whether they are forsythia, daffodils, or lesser celandine.