Boston Flora

Tag: junipers

  • Wednesdays, July 8 and 22, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Exploring the Conifer Collection

    The conifer collection at the Arnold Arboretum is dense in diversity and rich in history. Jim Gorman will lead participants through this collection explaining key identification features, natural history, medicinal and economic uses, and horticultural firsts. He will focus on members of the Pinaceae and Cupressaceae that populate the Northern Hemisphere, including firs, hemlocks, pines, cedars, junipers, cypress, calocedrus, and more. Bring a clipboard for this information-rich class and comfortable walking shoes.
    Fee $50 Arboretum member, $65 nonmember.  Meet at the Bussey Street Gate. Register on line at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=1#July. Image of Calocedrus decurrens Aureovariegata from www.eggert-baumschulen.de

  • Wednesdays, July 9 & 23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Exploring the Conifer Collection

    The conifer collection at the Arnold Arboretum is dense in diversity and rich in history. Jim Gorman will lead participants through this collection explaining key identification features, natural history, medicinal and economic uses, and horticultural firsts. He will focus on members of the Pinaceae and Cupressaceae that populate the Northern Hemisphere, including firs, hemlocks, pines, cedars, junipers, cypress, calocedrus, and more. The class will take place July 9 and 23 from 6 – 8. Meet at the Bussey Street Gate. Fee: $40 member, $50 nonmember. Register at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=1.

  • Saturday, February 12, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Dwarf Conifer and Juniper Collection via Snowshoes

    Join Jen Kettell on Saturday, February 12, from 10:30 – 12:30 for a tromp through the dwarf conifer and juniper collections on snowshoes. She will help you identify common conifers, share the stories behind the plants, impart the history of the two collections, and describe the microclimate in this part of the Arnold Arboretum.

    Bring your own snowshoes, a travel mug for hot cocoa after the hike, and dress warmly! This tour is not suitable for cross-country skis. Plan for a walking tour in the event that there is no snow. Sunglasses are recommended.

    Space is limited. (Note: this description updates the description printed in Silva.) $20 Arboretum members, $24 nonmembers. For more information email adulted@arnarb.harvard.edu, or call 617-384-5277.  Photo by Steve Greaves.