Tucked away behind the Cedrus knoll in the Arboretum’s Pinetum is the Euonymus europaeus ‘atrorubens’. At this time of year it is showing off its colorful seed pods, which hang all over the defoliated branches. A plant that has pink and orange fruits really catches your eye when you pass by.
This shrub is native to Europe and Western Asia and its common names are Spindle Tree and Cat Tree. 

Yew, willow and witch hazel are just a few of the woody plants at the Arboretum with medically important characteristics.

Local photographer and avid birder, Larry Hubbell, experiments with drawing bird portraits up close and personal. Viewers get the impression birds are doing the watching.

Avoid cabin fever and explore the Arboretum this winter! Learn about dinosaurs, science, turtles and more in our all new winter Parent/Child Classes.

In preparation for scheduled landscaping work on Foster Island Washington Department of Transportation will conduct archeological evaluations on Wednesday, December 18.

1)   Abies balsamea   (Balsam fir)

Pitch from almost every conifer is used to seal and protect wood.
“Canada Balsam” from the Balsam Fir is used to cement together the lens elements in optical equipment and to mount specimens for microscopy.
It is North America’s most popular Christmas tree, but only newly planted in the Arboretum in grid 42-4W.
Native to eastern North America

2)   Cedrus libani   (Cedar of Lebanon)

“Cedar oil” is distilled from several conifers, mostly not Cedrus, the “true cedar”. 

Slope Stability and Vegetative Soil Stabilization in the Puget Sound Region
Hosted by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens
This list includes electronic copies of all paper handouts as well as additional resources provided by seminar speakers.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105
Live staking training with the Green Seattle Partnership, West Seattle – Saturday, February 8, 2014, 1pm – 3pm
SEMINAR RESOURCES
Geology & Hydrology Review of the Puget Lowland, an overview of Puget Sound geology, stratigraphy, soil strength, slope failure modes, and significant landslide examples in the Puget Lowland
Bill Laprade, Senior Vice President, Shannon & Wilson, Inc. 

A favorite little shrub for winter containers adding interest, color and intrigue.

“Berry Best from Hollywood”
1)   Ilex aquifolium   ‘Ferox Argentea’   (Variegated Porcupine Holly)

This “Punk” star is a sterile male with spiny leaves, but obviously no berries.
But this means it doesn’t contribute to English holly’s invasiveness in the Pacific Northwest.
Old cultivar in England, first reported in 1662 (Galle).
Specimen is located in the Eurasian clade (family), W. berm, of the Ilex Collection. 

What is 3 year old Alvin up to at the Fiddleheads Forest School?