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What's In Bloom?

Winter
December - January

The University of Arizona's campus boasts trees from all over the world. Some of the species from Mediterranean or tropical climates bloom in the cool wet days of winter. Flowering displays in December and January include golden puffballs, sky-high creamy bee-attractants, and huge white and pink tropical delights.

Rotating Images - Winter Plants in Bloom

Sweet acacia - Acacia farnesiana Sprays of gold pompom flowers, very aromatic. Native to Sonoran Desert. In ILC; between Econ and Engineering

Floss silk tree - Chorisia speciosa Shocking pink flowers, resembling daylilies Native to Peru and Argentina South of Engineering; south of Bio West

Floss silk tree - Chorisia insignis Creamy white to pale yellow flowers, resembling Easter Lilies Native to Brazil and Argentina South of Engineering, south of Bio West

Boojum trees - Fouquieria columnaris Creamy flowers, loved by insects Native to Baja California Krutch Garden To learn more about the boojums see arboretum.arizona.edu/boojum.html

To see a full campus map with all trees identified, please visit the Campus Arboretum's web site, and click on “Maps and Walks”. You can search for tree species, identify any one tree, find all species from Mexico, learn what plants grow around a favorite building, or just remember what a beautiful campus we have. The site address is http://arboretum.arizona.edu

Director - Elizabeth Davison
UA Campus Arboretum - University of Arizona
PO Box 210036 - Tucson AZ, 85721
Telephone: 520-621-7074

This site is hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona

Questions or Comments? edavison@Ag.Arizona.Edu

Last Updated: 12 May 2008