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Tulip-tree Inspection at the Historic Anglecot Residence

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The Morris Arboretum Urban Forestry Consultants recently inspected a tulip-tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) at the historic Anglecot property in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. The consultants first assessed this tree in 2009, after a resident expressed concern about a large cavity at the tree’s base.

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Four Nature Books To Read This Spring

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While we (not so) patiently wait for the last frost to rear its head and the weather to warm, why not read a new-to-you book about plants and nature?

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Are You Barking Up the Wrong Tree? Explore Penn Plant Explorer!

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Have you ever walked Penn’s campus and wondered what kind of trees loomed ahead? Have you ever wandered the leafy campus looking for a quiet park in which to sit?

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Four Flourishing Ferns in the Fernery

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In these final days of winter, as both plants and people get anxious for spring, we are searching for signs of growth—and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery is the perfect place to be surrounded by lush greenery.