June 30 to July 6 - 'Little Volunteer' Tulip Tree

This week, check out the Liriodendron tulipifera --'Little Volunteer'
Tulip Tree, planted opposite Rushmore Building 61, along Medford Leas Way
on the Medford Campus.

This native tree is in the magnolia family, but the spring blooms resemble
a colorful tulip.  This tree was a gift from a member of the local
community who wanted to honor their sister with the planting of a tree in
the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve.

June 23 to 29 - Japanese Garden, Court 7

The basic elements of a Japanese garden combine plants, rocks and water with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil retreat. This week, you may want to visit the garden in Court 7 to enjoy the renewed waterfall and pond. This garden provides a peaceful oasis, in particular for the residents who reside in this Court. As you enter the garden, the Japanese maple, Acer palmatum, greets you with its stately presence. It is pruned to resemble an umbrella, and allows you to view into the tree itself.

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June 16 to 22 - The Meadow

Simply defined, a meadow is a large field of grasses with non-woodsy plants and flowers.  This week on the Medford Campus, you can enjoy the coreopsis in full bloom in the Meadow.  This lovely yellow flower can be viewed on both sides of the Meadow as you enter the Campus from the Wilkins Station Road entrance.  The coreopsis is a perfect cheerful flower for all to enjoy.

Thanks to our resident, Ralph Berglund, for sharing two of his images of the Meadow!  The one with the silo was taken in 2013 by Maggie Heineman.

June 9 to 15 - Peonies

At the corner of Medford Leas Way and Estaugh Way, in the Bridlington neighborhood, you will find our wonderful collection of 18 different heirloom peonies in bloom.  These plants were a donation made in 2006 from Dean Kinsey, MD, of Moorestown.  Peonies are hardy flowering herbaceous perennials that need little care and can survive severe winters.  They provide a wonderful fragrance and range in color from deep burgundy, to pink and white.  You will also enjoy these blooms in many resident gardens.