Witch Hazels (Hamamelis spp): Flowering Shrubs with Year-Round Interest
Witch hazels are large deciduous shrubs that offer year-round ornamental interest in the landscape, including fragrant flowers in the winter, spring, and fall (depending on the species).
Spring Is Near and Pussy Willow (Salix spp.) Is Blooming!
The most colorful pussy willow variety in the Arboretum’s collections is S. gracilistyla, commonly known as rose-gold pussy willow, and it is on display now in Marsh Meadow.
Winter Interest Highlight: Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum)
Winter doesn’t mean that the Arboretum isn’t worth a visit!
Photovoice Project: No Title
We end our Photovoice series with a message of hope. Allison Gianficaro's project focused on the efforts that Penn State makes to encourage proper trash disposal and recycling.
Photovoice Project: Litter Everywhere You Look
Ally Weissman's Photovoice project focused on trash on the Hub lawn.
Photovoice Project: PSU is a Pepsi campus…
Emily Perlmutter's Photovoice project shows that plastic bottles often end up as litter, even when plenty of recycling and trash bins are in the area.