Arboretum - Revision history

Watlington: Minor updates to several areas.

2025-08-05T23:17:14Z

Minor updates to several areas.

Watlington: Added Area P - The Meadow at the Fish Pond

2024-11-05T01:53:56Z

Added Area P - The Meadow at the Fish Pond

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	In June 2024 a sweep was made to continue working the Norway Maples. There is still considerable regrowth of Asian Bittersweet and Multiflora Rose from left-behind roots. There are still over a dozen Norway Maples which need girding.		In June 2024 a sweep was made to continue working the Norway Maples. There is still considerable regrowth of Asian Bittersweet and Multiflora Rose from left-behind roots. There are still over a dozen Norway Maples which need girding.

			== Area P - The Meadow at the Fish Pond ==
			[[File:Golden Larch in Acton Arboretum 2024.jpg\|link=http://ec2-44-218-8-154.compute-1.amazonaws.com/aiw/File:Golden%20Larch%20in%20Acton%20Arboretum%202024.jpg\|thumb\|Golden Larch sapling on the southern side of the Meadow w. the Fish Pond]]
			This meadow has been receiving more attention since the addition of the Japanese Garden (and connecting trail) in the late 2010s, and the Fish Pond in 2023. The western edge of the meadow (along the yellow loop trail) has long been a source of Bush Honeysuckle incursions into the trail which needed cutting back. The southern and eastern edges were known for Multiflora Rose incursions into the trail which needed regular cutting back.

			Starting in the late 2010s, more effort was put into cutting back the bushes along the western side, as well as the Asian Bittersweet growing over them. In 2024, the yearly field mower (bush hog) took a pass along that edge. This was followed by a manual pass, uprooting any remaining invasives within ten feet or so of the walkway.

			The southern edge was mostly cleared of multiflora rose in 2024, but will need continual re-cutting for a while. The highlight here is an area previously cleared which has a Golden Larch Sapling. Growing in front of it are small examples (in 2024) of Virginia Rose.

			The brush pile at the southeastern corner was created when the mower moved a dead tree from the meadow into there, knocking over the large existing MF Rose bushes.

	== American Elms ==		== American Elms ==
	There are [https://www.elmpost.org/ Dutch Elm Disease Resistant American Elm trees] planted throughout the Arboretum. These should get special attention to keep them free from invasive plants. Their location is provided in this map (mirrored from [https://www.elmpost.org/arboretm.htm here)]: As of Nov. 2023, all of the ones indicated as living in that diagram were found alive.		There are [https://www.elmpost.org/ Dutch Elm Disease Resistant American Elm trees] planted throughout the Arboretum. These should get special attention to keep them free from invasive plants. Their location is provided in this map (mirrored from [https://www.elmpost.org/arboretm.htm here)]: As of Nov. 2023, all of the ones indicated as living in that diagram were found alive.
	[[File:Arboretm.jpg\|thumb]][[Identifying Local Elm Trees\|Identifying Local Elm Species]]		[[File:Arboretm.jpg\|thumb]][[Identifying Local Elm Trees\|Identifying Local Elm Species]]

Watlington: Added details to Area C.

2024-10-13T20:06:00Z

Added details to Area C.

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	== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==		== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==
	This is an area cleared in the past few years (2019 ?). There is still considerable regrowth from roots of Asian Bittersweet, Bush Honeysuckle and Multiflora Rose which needs clearing.		This is an area cleared in the past few years (2019 ?). There is still considerable regrowth from roots of Asian Bittersweet, Bush Honeysuckle and Multiflora Rose which needs clearing. It was worked in October 2024.

			A tree fell down into this meadow in early 2024. Normally it would be cleared to allow mowing, but 1) this area doesn't get mowed and 2) the area where the tree fell is too uneven/rocky to mow. Still, it is encouraging Asian Bittersweet regrowth.

			The American Hazelnut cluster near the trail needs yearly clearing of Asian Bittersweet regrowth.

			The rock wall and trees along it need clearing yearly.

	== Area D - The Neglected Area ==		== Area D - The Neglected Area ==

Watlington: Added link to official Arboretum website

2024-10-11T21:37:24Z

Added link to official Arboretum website

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	The [https://trails.actonma.gov/arboretum/ ~~Acton Arboretum~~] comprises both the well-manicured Orchard area, and a wilder wooded portion, with swamps, eskers, bogs, and inner meadows. Invasive plants are found throughout.		The [https://actonarboretum.org/ Acton Arboretum] ( [https://trails.actonma.gov/arboretum/ LSC webpage]) comprises both the well-manicured Orchard area, and a wilder wooded portion, with swamps, eskers, bogs, and inner meadows. Invasive plants are found throughout.
	[[File:InvasivePlantAreas.png\|right\|frameless\|761x761px]]		[[File:InvasivePlantAreas.png\|right\|frameless\|761x761px]]

Watlington at 21:18, 11 October 2024

2024-10-11T21:18:56Z

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	In fall 2022, all meadow areas in Area A were mowed (tractor). Yearly mowing is recommended.		In fall 2022, all meadow areas in Area A were mowed (tractor). Yearly mowing is recommended.

	There was no fall mowing of these areas in 2023.		There was no fall mowing of these areas in 2023. They were mowed on Oct. 11, 2024.

	== Area B - Taylor Rd Border ==		== Area B - Taylor Rd Border ==
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	The eastern half of the meadow got a good mowing in the fall of 2022. The western half hasn't been mowed since 2020.		The eastern half of the meadow got a good mowing in the fall of 2022. The western half hasn't been mowed since 2020.

			The large trees at the trail junction died in the late 2010s. In 2024, there were two Black Walnut saplings and a number of

	== Area J - The Indian Mounds ==		== Area J - The Indian Mounds ==

Watlington: Updated the Taylor Rd. border section

2024-07-05T23:58:05Z

Updated the Taylor Rd. border section

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	There is a beautiful (in early June) Carolina Rose bush about 15m north of the Arboretum entrance (marked by a fire hydrant on Taylor Rd.). It has a [[Black Walnut]] and a [[Bush Honeysuckle]] root system in it which need regular cuttings. There is also [[Mugwort]] growing throughout harming the Carolina Rose.		There is a beautiful (in early June) Carolina Rose bush about 15m north of the Arboretum entrance (marked by a fire hydrant on Taylor Rd.). It has a [[Black Walnut]] and a [[Bush Honeysuckle]] root system in it which need regular cuttings. There is also [[Mugwort]] growing throughout harming the Carolina Rose.

	Cleared on 10/18/23 (although there is still a large Bush Honeysuckle at the southern end which hasn't been cut.) The ~~part north of~~ the ~~Arboretum entrance was cleared~~ in ~~June~~ 2024.		Cleared on 10/18/23 (although there is still a large Bush Honeysuckle at the southern end which hasn't been cut.) Cleared in June 2024, including cutting the large Honeysuckle.

			The Catalpa trees growing right next to the sidewalk are not desired. Discussion started in 2024 about removing them.

	== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==		== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==

Watlington: /* Area O - The Billings Trail */

2024-06-22T15:20:12Z

Area O - The Billings Trail

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	A sweep was made all the way down the trail in 2023. The large number of girded Norway Maples will need another sweep to remove regrowth in early 2024.		A sweep was made all the way down the trail in 2023. The large number of girded Norway Maples will need another sweep to remove regrowth in early 2024.

			In June 2024 a sweep was made to continue working the Norway Maples. There is still considerable regrowth of Asian Bittersweet and Multiflora Rose from left-behind roots. There are still over a dozen Norway Maples which need girding.

	== American Elms ==		== American Elms ==
	There are [https://www.elmpost.org/ Dutch Elm Disease Resistant American Elm trees] planted throughout the Arboretum. These should get special attention to keep them free from invasive plants. Their location is provided in this map (mirrored from [https://www.elmpost.org/arboretm.htm here)]: As of Nov. 2023, all of the ones indicated as living in that diagram were found alive.		There are [https://www.elmpost.org/ Dutch Elm Disease Resistant American Elm trees] planted throughout the Arboretum. These should get special attention to keep them free from invasive plants. Their location is provided in this map (mirrored from [https://www.elmpost.org/arboretm.htm here)]: As of Nov. 2023, all of the ones indicated as living in that diagram were found alive.
	[[File:Arboretm.jpg\|thumb]][[Identifying Local Elm Trees\|Identifying Local Elm Species]]		[[File:Arboretm.jpg\|thumb]][[Identifying Local Elm Trees\|Identifying Local Elm Species]]

Watlington: Updated to contain recent 2024 work

2024-06-11T01:48:04Z

Updated to contain recent 2024 work

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	== Area A - The Orchard ==		== Area A - The Orchard ==
	Area A comprises the "Orchard Loop" plus the new China Garden. Invasives in this area are [[Multiflora Rose]], [[Asian Bittersweet]], [[Mugwort]], [[Bush Honeysuckle]], and [[Garlic Mustard]]. The areas near the paths ~~are~~ continuously ~~being~~ cleared as Ruby ~~gets~~ her daily constitutional.		Area A comprises the "Orchard Loop" plus the new China Garden. Invasives in this area are [[Multiflora Rose]], [[Asian Bittersweet]], [[Mugwort]], [[Bush Honeysuckle]], and [[Garlic Mustard]]. The areas near the paths need regular weeding of invasives.

			They were being continuously cleared in 2022/2023 (as Ruby got her daily constitutional.)

	In fall 2022, all meadow areas in Area A were mowed (tractor). Yearly mowing is recommended.		In fall 2022, all meadow areas in Area A were mowed (tractor). Yearly mowing is recommended.

			There was no fall mowing of these areas in 2023.

	== Area B - Taylor Rd Border ==		== Area B - Taylor Rd Border ==
	Area B is the area between the sidewalk and Taylor Rd., in the area between the exit and the southern border of the Arboretum. Invasives in this area are largely Glossy Buckthorn and Mugwort, with some MultiFlora Rose, [[Bush Honeysuckle]], and Asian Bittersweet thrown in. ~~Last cleared~~ on 10/18/23 (although there is still a large Bush Honeysuckle at the southern end which hasn't been cut.)		Area B is the area between the sidewalk and Taylor Rd., in the area between the exit and the southern border of the Arboretum. Invasives in this area are largely Glossy Buckthorn and Mugwort, with some MultiFlora Rose, [[Bush Honeysuckle]], and Asian Bittersweet thrown in.

			There is a beautiful (in early June) Carolina Rose bush about 15m north of the Arboretum entrance (marked by a fire hydrant on Taylor Rd.). It has a [[Black Walnut]] and a [[Bush Honeysuckle]] root system in it which need regular cuttings. There is also [[Mugwort]] growing throughout harming the Carolina Rose.

			Cleared on 10/18/23 (although there is still a large Bush Honeysuckle at the southern end which hasn't been cut.) The part north of the Arboretum entrance was cleared in June 2024.

	== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==		== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==
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	== Area D - The Neglected Area ==		== Area D - The Neglected Area ==
	[[Arboretum Area D\|Area D]] starts at the parking lot and continues downhill between the Arboretum border and the maintained Arboretum lands. Infested with large Bush Honeysuckle overgrown with Asian Bittersweet. Multiflora rose is also scattered throughout. Clearing started in 2022.		[[Arboretum Area D\|Area D]] starts at the parking lot and continues downhill between the Arboretum border and the maintained Arboretum lands. Infested with large Bush Honeysuckle overgrown with Asian Bittersweet. Multiflora rose is also scattered throughout. Clearing started in 2022, and continued in 2023 and 2024.

	== Area E - The Donald Land Crossing ==		== Area E - The Donald Land Crossing ==
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	== Area F - The Taylor Rd. Swamp ==		== Area F - The Taylor Rd. Swamp ==
	This area is the Taylor Rd. side of the swamp at the northeast corner of the Arboretum. It has large clumps of Glossy Buckthorn and one scary infestation of [[Japanese Knotweed]].		This area is the Taylor Rd. side of the swamp at the northeast corner of the Arboretum. It has large clumps of Glossy Buckthorn and (supposedly) one scary infestation of [[Japanese Knotweed]].

			The area at the north end of the Hosta Garden (where it meets the swamp) had Glossy Buckthorn cut in 2023, and again at the end of May, 2024.

	~~Unclear when it~~ was ~~last worked~~.		The area under the Maple Tree was cleared of MF Rose, Asian Bittersweet, and Glossy Buckthorn in June 2024.

	== Area G - The new Garlic Mustard patch ==		== Area G - The new Garlic Mustard patch ==

Watlington: Work on Area M

2024-02-19T18:12:11Z

Work on Area M

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	== Area M - Lower Bog Loop ==		== Area M - Lower Bog Loop ==
	This area is infested with Glossy Buckthorn ~~and~~ Multiflora Rose.		This area is infested with Glossy Buckthorn, Multiflora Rose, Bush Honeysuckle, and Asian Bittersweet.

	It ~~is unclear if it has ever seen any~~ removal efforts.		It shows sign of previous removal efforts, but needs lots of work.

			The area immediately around the rock wall was cleared of Asian Bittersweet in Feb. 2024.

	== Area N - The Wood Lane Meadow ==		== Area N - The Wood Lane Meadow ==

Watlington: Corrected in-wiki link for Multiflora Rose

2024-01-12T04:01:08Z

Corrected in-wiki link for Multiflora Rose

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	== Area A - The Orchard ==		== Area A - The Orchard ==
	Area A comprises the "Orchard Loop" plus the new China Garden. Invasives in this area are [[~~MultiFlora~~ Rose]], [[Asian Bittersweet]], [[Mugwort]], [[Bush Honeysuckle]], and [[Garlic Mustard]]. The areas near the paths are continuously being cleared as Ruby gets her daily constitutional.		Area A comprises the "Orchard Loop" plus the new China Garden. Invasives in this area are [[Multiflora Rose]], [[Asian Bittersweet]], [[Mugwort]], [[Bush Honeysuckle]], and [[Garlic Mustard]]. The areas near the paths are continuously being cleared as Ruby gets her daily constitutional.

	In fall 2022, all meadow areas in Area A were mowed (tractor). Yearly mowing is recommended.		In fall 2022, all meadow areas in Area A were mowed (tractor). Yearly mowing is recommended.

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	Cleared on 10/18/23 (although there is still a large Bush Honeysuckle at the southern end which hasn't been cut.) Cleared in June 2024, including cutting the large Honeysuckle.		Cleared on 10/18/23 (although there is still a large Bush Honeysuckle at the southern end which hasn't been cut.) Cleared in June 2024, including cutting the large Honeysuckle.

	The Catalpa trees growing right next to the sidewalk are not desired. Discussion started in 2024 about removing them.		The Catalpa trees growing right next to the sidewalk are not desired. Discussion started in 2024 about removing them, and they were removed early in 2025.

	== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==		== Area C - Inside the WildFlower Trail ==
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	== Area D - The Neglected Area ==		== Area D - The Neglected Area ==
	[[Arboretum Area D\|Area D]] starts at the parking lot and continues downhill between the Arboretum border and the maintained Arboretum lands. Infested with large Bush Honeysuckle overgrown with Asian Bittersweet. Multiflora rose is also scattered throughout. Clearing started in 2022, and continued in 2023 and ~~2024~~.		[[Arboretum Area D\|Area D]] starts at the parking lot and continues downhill between the Arboretum border and the maintained Arboretum lands. Infested with large Bush Honeysuckle overgrown with Asian Bittersweet. Multiflora rose is also scattered throughout. Clearing started in 2022, and continued in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

	== Area E - The Donald Land Crossing ==		== Area E - The Donald Land Crossing ==
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	The area under the Maple Tree was cleared of MF Rose, Asian Bittersweet, and Glossy Buckthorn in June 2024.		The area under the Maple Tree was cleared of MF Rose, Asian Bittersweet, and Glossy Buckthorn in June 2024.

			The swamp itself had all Glossy Buckthorn cut in late July, 2025. This included reclearing the area north of the Hosta Garden.

	== Area G - The new Garlic Mustard patch ==		== Area G - The new Garlic Mustard patch ==
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	The eastern half of the meadow got a good mowing in the fall of 2022. The western half hasn't been mowed since 2020.		The eastern half of the meadow got a good mowing in the fall of 2022. The western half hasn't been mowed since 2020.

	The large trees at the trail junction died in the late 2010s. In 2024, there were two Black Walnut saplings and a number of		The large trees at the trail junction died in the late 2010s. In 2024, there were two Black Walnut saplings and a number of Smooth Sumac plants still growing here. The goal is to kill the Black Walnuts.

	== Area J - The Indian Mounds ==		== Area J - The Indian Mounds ==
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	The southern edge was mostly cleared of multiflora rose in 2024, but will need continual re-cutting for a while. The highlight here is an area previously cleared which has a Golden Larch Sapling. Growing in front of it are small examples (in 2024) of Virginia Rose.		The southern edge was mostly cleared of multiflora rose in 2024, but will need continual re-cutting for a while. The highlight here is an area previously cleared which has a Golden Larch Sapling. Growing in front of it are small examples (in 2024) of Virginia Rose.

			The eastern edge was cleared early in 2025.

	The brush pile at the southeastern corner was created when the mower moved a dead tree from the meadow into there, knocking over the large existing MF Rose bushes.		The brush pile at the southeastern corner was created when the mower moved a dead tree from the meadow into there, knocking over the large existing MF Rose bushes.