The Arboretum complements the mission of the Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design Degree Program by providing a living laboratory of mature trees and specimen plantings, as well as serving as a "green resource" for the surrounding community.
Photos featured below were taken by DVC student Brittany Mills on July 1, 2010 at the Henry Schmieder Arboretum.
Pink Poodle Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea ‘Pink Poodle’)
David Purmell Perennial Collection
Green Jewel Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’)
David Purmell Perennial Collection
Blue Wave Lacecap Hydrangea
(Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta’)
Mandell Science Building
Nikko Blue Bigleaf Hydrangea
(Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’)
Mandell Science Building
Yellow Trumpet Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia flava)
Greenhouse Complex – Elmer Russell Courtyard
Richard Wallace Canna
(Canna x generalis ‘Richard Wallace’)
Student Center