Learn about the conifers of the Arnold Arboretum tonight at 6 p.m. for free.
Are you ready for a Tree Mob tonight at the Arnold Arboretum deep in the conifers? Tree Mobs "are brief interactions with scientists or other specialists at the Arnold Arboretum, and provide another pathway to connect with the landscape." Tonight at 6 p.m., for free, tree experts will share little-known facts about the Arboretum's living plant collection, its relevance today, and its importance to future generations. Today's Tree Mob, is getting to know Pinus densiflora with Research Scientist Cary Pirone. Pirone will explain the process of conifer reproduction and the pollination research she is conducting. Bring a hand lens if you have one. Meet at Pinus densiflora, aka Japanese red pine, at accession 1724-77*B, in the conifer …
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Tree mobs are brief interactions with scientists or other specialists at a specific tree or area in the Arboretum. The first Tree Mob takes today, May 2 at 6 p.m.
Ever experience a tree mob? Tonight you can at the Arnold Arboretum. At 6 p.m. a tree mob will meet on Peters Hill by the crabapples (please see attached map). "Tree Mobs are brief interactions with scientists or other specialists at the Arnold Arboretum, and provide another pathway to connect with the landscape," according to the Arnold Arboretum's website. This is the first tree mob being held at the Arnold Arboretum during which experts will share little-known facts about the arboretum's living plant collection, its relevance today, and its importance to future generations. One crabapple that will be discussed is the pygmy Sargent's crabapple, which was introduced to the Arnold Arboretum in 1892. It rarely grows over 10 feet tall, …
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