Trees

Laurelwood Nature

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Some mixed photographs from our visit to the Laurelwood Arboretum. I used AI to add part of the left leg to the frog.

A close-up image of a green frog sitting among fallen leaves and grass.
Bull Frog (Lithobates catesbeianus), Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
Close-up view of delicate pink and white rhododendron flowers blooming among green leaves.
Rhododendron, Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
Close-up of delicate pink and green leaves, with small winged seeds, set against a blurred background.
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
Close-up of large green leaves with a yellow flower emerging from a bed of smaller green foliage and pink flowers in the background.
Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025

Laurelwood Arboretum 2 of 2

Sherry Felix5 Comments

More landscapes. It was a short 1.3 mile walk around the lake and steam at the arboretum.

Close-up of pink rhododendron flowers with green leaves, next to a wooden sign that reads 'EASY DAY' in a lush, green forest setting.
Rhododendron, Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A rustic wooden fence made of intertwined branches, surrounded by lush green foliage and plants.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A serene landscape featuring a calm pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with plants along the water's edge and patches of lily pads on the surface.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A lush green landscape featuring a variety of colorful flowers among dense foliage.
Common Primrose (Primula vulgaris), Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
Rock formation surrounded by lush greenery and wildflowers in a natural landscape.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025

Laurelwood Landscapes 1 of 2

Sherry Felix4 Comments

We took a friend with us when we visited Laurelwood Arboretum in Wayne, New Jersey in mid May. It was our first time there. The landscaping is an enchanting. And the garden is well maintained. This is the first of 4 posts from that day.

A close-up view of a green leaf branch over a pond, with water splashing around creating a circular pattern.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A serene view of a pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees, featuring a fountain in the center under a blue sky.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A serene view of a lush green landscape at Laurelwood Arboretum, featuring a stream bordered by vibrant foliage and trees.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A serene view of a small stream surrounded by lush greenery and flowers at Laurelwood Arboretum.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A serene landscape featuring a meandering stream surrounded by lush green foliage and flowering plants at Laurelwood Arboretum.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
Lush garden landscape at Laurelwood Arboretum featuring vibrant greenery, colorful flowers, and a small stream.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A serene landscape scene featuring tall green plants alongside a gently flowing stream, surrounded by lush grass and scattered rocks.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025
A lush green garden with well-tended shrubs and trees, featuring a small stream running through the landscape, surrounded by vibrant flowers and natural beauty.
Laurelwood Arboretum, NJ 5/16/2025

NYBG Trees

Sherry Felix3 Comments

These have all been treated by me in Photoshop.

Close-up of a hanging branch with red leaves and seeds, set against a soft, blurred background with a rain effect.
Japanes Maple, NYBG 5/6/2025
Close-up of green oak leaves with droplets of water, set against a blurred blue and green background.
NYBG 5/6/2025
Close-up of vibrant red maple leaves with delicate seed pods, surrounded by a blurred background of autumn colors.
Japanes Maple, NYBG 5/6/2025
A close-up of delicate, hanging green stems with small reddish buds against a soft, blurred background.
Japanes Maple, NYBG 5/6/2025

Pine Barrens Mix

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Rick Cech led the group. He is an expert lepidopterist. I use his book, Butterflies of the East Coast: An Observer’s Guide: Cech, Rick, Tudor, Guy: Amazon.com, to identify butterflies.

Two people, a woman and a man, are standing in a forested area, observing plants. The woman is wearing a patterned blouse and has a camera, while the man is holding a walking stick and wearing a hat.
Sherry and Rick, Warren Grove, Barnegat NJ 5/3/2025
A group of three people exploring a forested area, examining plants and foliage along a dirt path surrounded by greenery.
Warren Grove, Barnegat NJ 5/3/2025
A natural landscape featuring a mix of pine trees and sandy ground, with scattered dry grass under a partly cloudy sky.
Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida), Warren Grove, Barnegat NJ 5/3/2025
Close-up image of a shiny green beetle on a sandy surface.
Tiger Beetle sp. (Cincindela), Tuckahoe WM, Woodbine NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up image of a small brown toad camouflaged among leaves and twigs in a natural setting.
American Toad (Bufo Americanus), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025
A bee collecting nectar from small white flowers surrounded by green leaves.
Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) on Pine Bastard Toadflax (Comandra umbellata subsp. pallida), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025

Landscapes at Branch Brook

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This is my second post on Branch Brook Park. There are some sky replacements, I added a castle (last image), and erased people.

A scenic view of Branch Brook Park featuring blooming cherry blossom trees with a historic building in the background under a cloudy sky.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A tranquil view of a lake surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, with a bridge in the background and a clear blue sky.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A serene view of Branch Brook Park featuring cherry blossom trees in bloom along the water's edge, a calm lake reflecting the sky, and a bridge in the background.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A serene view of Branch Brook Park featuring blooming cherry blossom trees along the water's edge, with a stone bridge in the background and a calm lake reflecting the sky.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A serene view of a sparkling lake surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, with a historic castle-like structure visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A picturesque path lined with blooming cherry blossom trees under a clear blue sky in Branch Brook Park.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A close-up view of pink cherry blossom branches hanging over a calm lake, with blooming cherry trees in the background.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A serene lakeside scene in Branch Brook Park featuring a fountain, surrounded by flowering trees under a pastel sky.
Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025

Cherries at Branch Brook

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I looked up where to see cherry blossoms. Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey came up as one of the best in the nation.

History: Branch Brook Park – Wikipedia

A serene view of cherry blossom trees in full bloom near a calm body of water, with soft pink and white flowers contrasting against a clear blue sky.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
Pathway lined with blooming cherry blossom trees in Branch Brook Park, Newark, New Jersey.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A scenic view of cherry blossom trees in full bloom near a calm lake, with blue skies and a bridge in the background.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
Cherry blossoms in Branch Brook Park, Newark, New Jersey, with a view of a historic building in the background against a clear blue sky.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A scenic view of cherry blossom trees in full bloom by a peaceful pond, showcasing vibrant white flowers against a clear blue sky.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A blooming cherry blossom tree with cascading pink flowers, surrounded by lush green foliage and yellow daffodils in the foreground.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
Scenic view of Branch Brook Park showing cherry blossom trees in full bloom, with a pond and grassy area in the foreground.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A scenic view of Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey, featuring blooming cherry blossom trees beside a calm water body on a sunny day.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025
A picturesque scene featuring a flowering cherry tree with delicate pink blossoms, set against a blue sky and a tranquil pond in the background.
Cherry Trees at Branch Brook Park 4/9/2025