Coastal Carolina University Arboretum

A peaceful pause with Chauncey and a dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima).

Happy first day of summer!

The CCU Arboretum is home to more wildlife than you might think. Green Anoles (Anolis carolinensis) play a vital role in keeping insect populations balanced. 🦎

Explore campus and see what wildlife you run into!

Where roses bloom beneath the sky,
spring at Coastal passes by 🌹

These vibrant Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly known as bigleaf hydrangea, are showstoppers on campus this time of year. 🌿☀️

Bigleaf hydrangeas are woody, deciduous shrubs with iconic large clusters of long-blooming summer flowers. They bloom in a stunning variety of colors, including blue, pink, purple, and white. Thriving in rich, slightly acidic soils, hydrangeas flourish in locations that provide morning sun and afternoon shade.

See if you can spot them on campus!

Ready, Set, Go! The Summer Wellness Passport Challenge starts now!

Track your wellness while enjoying summer activities. Submit your fully stamped passport to enter a raffle for one of five fun prizes!

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Why did the squirrel come to CCU? He heard the campus was nuts! 🐿️

Happy World Turtle Day!🐢🌍

The turtles on campus help keep our ponds healthy!

Did you know? A turtle’s shell is a modified ribcage, and not an exoskeleton.

Happy World Bee Day from your friends at the CCU Arboretum! Our pollinators are buzzing away, keeping things beautiful around campus.

🌱You can find Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the Southern Magnolia, scattered across campus! These gorgeous evergreen trees often grow from a single trunk, with large waxy leaves and branches that grow all the way to the ground. These trees are well adapted to a variety of climate conditions. Their large, creamy white, fragrant flowers bloom throughout the summer months. The largest Southern Magnolia on campus can be found between the Singleton Building and the Lib Jackson Student Union.

See if you can spot them on campus!