Angell in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
White Willow
Salix alba, ~95 years old
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 30, 2020
1. White Willow Marker
Behind the Scenes
• Willows filter contaminants from wastewater and can be used in ecological wastewater treatment systems.
• Salix alba, with the ability to hybridize, has an estimated 300 sub-species and named hybrids.
• Hybrids tend to be much heartier than their parents, which increases survival.
Planted in 1922
And the Peony Garden Begins!
Also in 1922, the Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum begins with a gift of alumnus William E. Upjohn (MD 1875), founder of the Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company.
The Peony Garden was intended to increase understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of peonies. It is the largest public collection of historic (pre-1950s) herbaceous peony cultivars in North America. Blooms in early June.
Erected 2017 by Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, University of Michigan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 42° 16.922′ N, 83° 43.281′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Angell. Marker can be reached from Washington Heights. Marker is in Nichols Arboretum, approximately
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shagbark Hickory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riverbank Rescue (about 500 feet away); How It Happened (about 500 feet away); Weeping Japanese Cherry (approx. ¼ mile away); Nichols Arboretum (approx. half a mile away); Simpson Memorial Institute (approx. half a mile away); Forest Hill (approx. half a mile away); Washtenaw County War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 30, 2020
2. White Willow and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 30, 2020
3. White Willow Marker
This marker is the near one at the lower left and is along the Wetland Boardwalk. View is looking to the southwest (uphill).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
