Tree Mob: Viburnum furcatum
One of the earliest viburnums to bloom in the Arboretum, Viburnum furcatum or scarlet leaved viburnum is full of interesting and unique botany, biogeography, and history. Join Keeper of the Living Collections Michael Dosmann for a Tree Mob to learn about this fascinating and beautiful plant.
Accessibility: This program takes place on a mulch path just off the paved road.
Audience: This program is geared towards adults.
Inclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least 24 hours in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
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Mulch Path in the North Woods
Directions
Learn about accessibility at the Arboretum.
Mulch Path in the North Woods
By subway
Take the
MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and walk up Arborway. Enter the Arboretum through Forest Hills Gate on your left and walk straight up the road for three minutes. At the intersection, turn right to walk down Meadow Road. Walk about 5 minutes down Meadow Road. The mulch path will be on your left.
By bus
Take the #39 bus to the Forest Hills MBTA station. Cross Washington Street and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. Enter the gate and walk straight up the road for three minutes. At the intersection, turn right to walk down Meadow Road. Walk about 5 minutes down Meadow Road. The mulch path will be on your left.
By car
There is public parking available on Arborway, including six designated accessible spots. Arborway is about a 5 minute walk from the mulch path down Meadow Road.
