Hoyt Arboretum Blog 
Have you ever looked closely at a flower and wondered what you are looking at? You are probably familiar with colorful and showy petals, but what are those little doohickeys in the middle? I am going to go over parts of a typical flower so that once you are familiar with basic flower parts, you … Read more
Springtime has arrived in Portland, when a quick jaunt around your neighborhood will acquaint you with a variety of flora and fauna eager to soak up the intermittent sunshine. If you are like me, you have discovered a new found freedom in these little walks around the block. Whether they are a daily ritual or … Read more
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day was scheduled to take place on April 22, 2020. While we were unable to celebrate in person this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Hoyt Arboretum’s volunteers found unique ways to celebrate while staying home, like volunteer Tour Guide Clara-Julia Peru: Since I have been laid off, and … Read more
If you’ve ever volunteered on a Hoyt Arboretum stewardship crew, you know that a lot of effort goes into invasive species removal. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we won’t be able to pull English ivy or remove blackberry at the Arboretum for Earth Day this year, but there are still ways you can help … Read more
Hoyt Arboretum’s plant taxonomist and herbarium curator Mandy Tu answers your budding botany questions! Email us at [email protected] for answers. How old do Magnolia trees get? This depends on the species, and there is very little information available on most species. It is thought that most southern magnolia trees (Magnolia grandiflora) have a life-span of … Read more