As part of the annual tradition, the Master of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism program (M.L.A.+U.) graduates had the opportunity to participate in planting trees at the Alphawood Arboretum to commemorate their graduation. Twelve new trees were planted as part of the commemoration which consisted of four crabapples (Malus sp.), three honey locusts (Gleditsia triacanthos), and five poplar-aspens (Populus tremuloides).

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This past month as students on the Mies Campus wrapped up the semester, the trees and shrubs were just going into bloom. For those who may not have been able to enjoy the spring bloom, here is a visual recap of the flowers around the Arboretum along with some interesting information.

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