Private Arboretum and Natural History Collection
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Large tree with rounded crown. Leaves have rounded lobes.
Occurance
Specimens first planted in 2013 as seedlings in select areas scattered in the former pasture as well as along the winding path.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Larger tree with short trunk which splits to multiple trunks.
Occurance
One specimen planted in yard with 1′ plus diameter trunk.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Larger tree with brilliant red, yellow or orange fall color
Occurance
Scattered throughout the woods. Large mature trees and many seedlings.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Large tree with rounded crown. Leaves have rounded lobes.
Occurance
Specimens first planted in 2013 as seedlings in select areas scattered in the former pasture as well as along the winding path.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Large tree with short trunk splitting into several heavy spreading limbs. Leaves are sharply pointed with very deep sinuses. Crosses with Northern Red Oak frequently.
Occurance
Most of the “red” oaks at the arboretum are Q. ellipsidalis and large specimens are found throughout the woods with trunks of 3 feet diameter or more. Though in the last few years, several of the larger examples have come down in wind storms. This tree is actively regenerating and many smaller seedlings are coming up.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: MAYBE
Description
Northern red oaks have sharply pointed lobs, but do not have sinuses as deeply cut as the similar Northern Pin Oak.
Occurance
True Northern Red oaks may not occur naturally.
Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Bur Oaks are the largest trees found here.
Occurance
The Bur Oaks can be found throughout the woods from small seedlings, to massive mature trees.