Hidden Treasure of the Arboretum: Tetracentron sinense
When celebrated plant hunter Dan Hinkley was a Masters student at the UW, he lived in the stone cottage at the south end of Washington Park...
News Articles
Bulletin Article: Anna’s Hummingbird
If you garden in the Pacific Northwest, you’re most likely familiar with the Anna’s Hummingbird. In recent decades, the species has...
Parrotiopsis: A Collector’s Plant for Every Garden
A lone member in its genus, Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is a delightful, deciduous large shrub or small tree in the Hamamelidaceae, or witch-hazel...
Bulletin Article: No Place for Old Trees
It’s no secret that Seattle currently is one of the country’s top boom towns. Strong job growth is attracting many new residents to the...
Bulletin Article: Shrubs and Trees for a Warmer Seattle
Climate change experts are predicting that our region will see hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters. As gardeners, it’s becoming...
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Bigleaf Maple: A Native Tree With Much to Offer!
As the warmth of summer fills our days, the canopy cover of trees provides welcome respite from the heat. With a spreading crown and thick branches covered with a profusion of foliage, mosses, lichens and ferns, the bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) stands out as a...
Marvelous Woody Mints of the Arboretum
The mint family, Lamiaceae, is a familiar one for gardeners. We plant lots of low-growing herbaceous plants from this group - such as salvias, basil, and bee balm - in our kitchen gardens and ornamental borders. But you may be surprised to learn that the family also...
Renovated “Tot Lot” Reopens at Lynn Street Entrance
Lots of toddlers and their caregivers attended our July 19 event celebrating the renovation of the "Tot Lot" playground at the Lynn Street entrance to the Arboretum. They enjoyed the beautiful new woodland-wildlife-themed play structure, plus live music by violinist...
Bulletin Stories
Bigleaf Maple: A Native Tree With Much to Offer!
As the warmth of summer fills our days, the canopy cover of trees provides welcome respite from the heat. With a spreading crown and thick branches covered with a profusion of foliage, mosses, lichens and ferns, the bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) stands out as a...
Marvelous Woody Mints of the Arboretum
The mint family, Lamiaceae, is a familiar one for gardeners. We plant lots of low-growing herbaceous plants from this group - such as salvias, basil, and bee balm - in our kitchen gardens and ornamental borders. But you may be surprised to learn that the family also...
2023 Annual Meeting Report
More than 70 Arboretum Foundation members joined us for our Annual Meeting & Picnic at the Graham Visitors Center on June 21 to hear about our fiscal-year accomplishments, listen to updates from our UW and City partners, and participate in our Board of Directors...
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