by Becky Robert | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Over the years the Arboretum has created various forms of ephemeral art using dead or dying trees (In the Shadow of Abracadabra or Bender oak sculpture.) These efforts bring attention to the complete lifecycle of trees and plants as they age and pass in landscape. The...
by Becky Robert | Jun 2, 2016 | Garden Plants
Last week, the class of 2016 revived an old Swarthmore tradition of planting a class tree. Enthusiastic seniors helped plant a Nyssa sylvatica Green GableTM outside the newly completed Dwell Hall. Nyssa sylvatica is a great native tree and staple for fall color...
by Becky Robert | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Last week we continued our efforts to increase the integration of the campus proper with the Crum Woods. In accordance with the Swarthmore College Master Plan, we have been planting woodland gardens to extend the edge of our natural area, the Crum Woods, and to expand...
by Becky Robert | May 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Over the past several years we have been creating a woodland walk into our Scott Outdoor Amphitheater in order to integrate the campus proper with the Crum Woods. The stand-out plants in these gardens are deciduous azaleas. Deciduous azaleas make excellent ornamentals...
by Becky Robert | May 18, 2016 | Garden Plants
In honor of the 2016 Scott Medal Winner, Dale Deppe, the spring plant dividend this year is Hydrangea arborescens Invincibelle® Spirit II. Dale Deppe, whose induction list includes Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’, a Gold Medal Plant winner; chose H. Invincibelle ®...
