Lower Township near Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Southern Arrowwood
Bradner's Run Nature Trail, Cape May, NJ
— Historic Cold Spring Village —
Southern Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum) is abundant in Cape May County woodlands. Native Americans used the long, sinuous stems as a natural toothbrush and the wood for its straight arrow shafts. Attracts Eastern Bluebird, Northern Flicker, Gray Catbird, American Robin, and various mammals.
Host plant for Spring Azure caterpillar.
Erected by Historic Cold Spring Village. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans • Natural Resources.
Location. 38° 58.538′ N, 74° 54.716′ W. Marker is near Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Lower Township. Marker can be reached from Seashore Road (County Road 626) 0.4 miles north of Academy Road (County Road 639), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape May NJ 08204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sweetbay Magnolia (within shouting distance of this marker); Pitch Pine (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Mulberry (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Nature Trail at Bradner's Run
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
