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Steve Kanan couldn’t resist sending these beautiful final (?) images of Fall.

Thanks, Steve. Fall colors are always fun.

The Dogwood is a wonderful small tree, offering something of interest in all seasons. The familiar flowers in spring can be white or pink (the showy parts are actually bracts, with the true flower a cluster in the middle). Late summer brings fruit, red berries of different shapes and sizes depending on the variety. Fall color can be spectacular, with vibrant reds and oranges. Winter is a great time to see the various types of bark exhibited by the different types of Dogwood.

Observed at the Arboretum this week are the elongated, oval, orange/red leaves of Cornus cv. Hyperion brightening up a cloudy day. The nicely shaped Kousa Dogwood tree next to the parking lot has red, yellow and orange leaves and its exfoliating bark is a patchwork of various shades of peach, beige and grey.

Picture credits: Margery Ennist.

Katharine Boyle took these pictures this past Sunday. It certainly illustrated a gorgeous day at the Arboretum.

Thanks, Katharine, for sharing these with us.

The lovely sunny weather was most welcome following a couple of dreary rainy days. A gorgeous Red Oak is displaying its full fall regalia. The Green Mountain Sugar Maples’ leaves are a lovely apricot color. And the grounds behind the Haggerty Education Building are at their peak. Do visit soon!

Photo credits: Margery Ennist.

Joanne McDonald sent this beautiful group of pictures, writing, “My first visit on an 80 degree day in late October. Just beautiful! I can’t wait for spring.”

Thanks, Joanne, and we look forward to the results of your next visit.

We continue to be blessed with lovely fall weather, and the grounds at the Arboretum are a pleasure to walk around. I found a bee resting in a bright red Zinnia flower. The lavender Asters are gorgeous this year, so full of flowers and bees! Amazingly, there are still bunches of pink and blue Hydrangea flower clusters in various places in the garden. Enjoy this beautiful weather while you can!

Picture credits: Margery Ennist.