WELCOME!! Over a
thousand trees grace the
grounds of Illinois Wesleyan University Arboretum. Comprised of
nearly ninety distinct species, when trying to recognize each from the
other, one might be reminded
of the old
adage, "you can't see the forest for
the trees!" To help
you discover our forest,
we've
selected
"representatives" from each
species to include on a walking map. From
your computer you can stroll (that is, SCROLL )
along the streets & sidewalks of our campus to get a look
at just what's growing here. Keep in mind as you do, however,
that the map is only representative.
Everything NOT on the map,
you'll have to search out for yourself. (Sorry we can't show
them all, but...well...remember the old adage...!)
... Kentucky
Coffeetrees ... Corktrees ... Cucumbertree Magnolias ...
Hophornbeams ... List of Others ...
Can't find the tree you're looking for on the map?Below is a list of every tree growing on our campus. A quick look will let you know if the tree you're looking for is hiding somewhere on the map. Click on any tree in the list for additional information about it (plant size, characteristics, location on the map and more).
| The
Trees of Illinois Wesleyan Arboretum... |
|||
| COMMON | NAME: (alternate
name): |
BOTANICAL
NAME: |
|
| Alder, |
Common (Black) ............. |
Alnus glutinosa |
|
| Apricot, |
Apricot............................. |
Prunus armeniaca L. | |
| Ash, |
Blue..................................
Green................................White ................................ |
Fraxinus
quadrangulata Fraxinus pennsylvanica Fraxinus americana |
|
| Baldcypress, |
Common........................... |
Taxodium distichum | |
| Beech, |
European.......................... Copper .............................. |
Fagus sylvatica Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' |
|
| Birch, |
River.................................. |
Betula nigra |
|
| Catalpa, |
Northern........................... |
Catalpa speciosa |
|
| Cherry, |
Kwanzan........................... |
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' |
|
| Coffeetree, |
Kentucky.......................... |
Gymnocladus dioicus |
|
| Corktree, |
Amur................................. |
Phellodendron
amurense |
|
| Crabapple, |
Dolgo................................ Profusion .......................... Sargent ............................. |
Malus 'Dolgo' Malus 'Profusion' Malus sargentii |
|
| Dogwood, |
Bloodtwig......................... Corneliancherry ............... Flowering ......................... Kousa ............................... Pagoda .............................. |
Cornus sanguinea Cornus mas Cornus florida Cornus kousa Cornus alternifolia |
|
| Douglasfir, |
Douglasfir........................ |
Pseudotsuga menziesii |
|
| Elm, |
Pioneer.............................. Siberian ............................. Slippery ............................ |
Ulmus
glabra x carpinifolia 'Pioneer' Ulmus pumila Ulmus rubra |
|
| Filbert, |
Turkish............................. |
Corylus colurna |
|
| Fir, |
Concolor (White) ............ |
Abies concolor |
|
| Fringetree, |
White................................ |
Chionanthus virginicus |
|
| Gingko, |
(Maidenhair
Tree) ........... |
Ginkgo biloba |
|
| Golden-larch, |
Golden-larch.................... |
Pseudolarix kaempferi |
|
| Hackberry, |
Common........................... |
Celtis occidentalis |
|
| Hawthorn, |
Cockspur.......................... Thornless Cockspur ....... Washington ..................... Winterking ....................... |
Crataegus crusgalli Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis Crataegus phaenopyrum Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' |
|
| Hemlock, |
Canadian.......................... |
Tsuga canadensis |
|
| Holly, |
American.......................... |
Ilex opaca |
|
| Honeylocust, |
Thornless
Common ........ |
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis |
|
| Hophornbeam, |
American (Ironwood) ..... |
Ostrya virginiana |
|
| Hoptree, |
Hoptree
(Wafer-ash) ...... |
Ptelea trifoliata | |
| Hornbeam, |
American (Blue Beech) .. Columnar European ........ |
Carpinus caroliniana Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' |
|
| Horsechestnut, |
Red.................................... |
Aesculus x carnea |
|
| Juniper, |
Canaert............................. |
Juniperus virginiana 'Canaertii' |
|
| Lilac, |
Japanese Tree .................. |
Syringa reticulata |
|
| Linden, |
American (Basswood)..... Littleleaf ............................ Silver ................................. |
Tilia americana Tilia cordata Tilia tomentosa |
|
| Magnolia, |
'Butterflies'....................... Cucumbertree .................. Saucer ............................... Star .................................... Sweetbay ......................... |
Magnolia acuminata 'Butterflies' Magnolia acuminata Magnolia x soulangiana Magnolia stellata Magnolia virginiana 'Sweetbay' |
|
| Maple, |
Amur
................................. Black ................................. Columnar Black ............... 'Crimson King' Norway .. Hedge ............................... Japanese ........................... 'Marmo' ............................. Norway ............................. Paperbark ......................... Red .................................... 'Scarlet Sentinel' .............. Silver ................................. Sugar ................................. |
Acer ginnala Acer nigrum Acer nigrum 'Green Column' Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Acer campestre Acer palmatum Acer x freemanii 'Marmo' Acer platanoides Acer griseum Acer rubrum Acer rubrum 'Scarlet Sentinel' Acer saccharinum Acer saccharum |
|
| Oak, |
Bur..................................... Chinkapin ......................... Pin ..................................... Red .................................... Shingle (Laurel Oak) ....... Swamp White .................. White ................................ |
Quercus macrocarpa Quercus muehlenbergii Quercus palustris Quercus rubra Quercus laurifolia Quercus bicolor Quercus alba |
|
|
Parrotia, |
Persian.............................. |
Parrotia persica |
|
| PawPaw, | Common........................... |
Asimina triloba |
|
| Pear, |
Bradford........................... 'Cleveland Select' ............ |
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford' Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' |
|
| Plum, |
American.......................... |
Prunus americana |
|
| Pine, |
Austrian........................... Bristlecone ....................... Red .................................... Scotch ............................... White ................................ |
Pinus nigra Pinus aristata Pinus resinosa Pinus sylvestris Pinus strobus |
|
| Redbud, |
Eastern.............................. Whiteflowering ............... |
Cercis canadensis Cercis canadensis var. alba |
|
|
Redcedar, |
Eastern............................. |
Juniperus virginiana |
|
| Redwood, |
Dawn................................. |
Metasequoia glyptostroboides |
|
| Rubber
Tree, |
Hardy................................ |
Eucommia ulmoides |
|
| Sassafras, |
Common........................... |
Sassafras albidum |
|
| Serviceberry, |
'Cumulus' |
Amelanchier laevis
'Cumulus' |
|
| Seven
Son Flower, |
Seven
Son Flower Tree |
Heptacodium miconioides | |
| Smokebush, |
Common........................... |
Cotinus coggygria |
|
| Spruce, |
Colorado Blue .................. Norway ............................. Serbian .............................. |
Picea pungens var. glauca Picea abies Picea omorika |
|
| Stewartia, |
Japanese........................... |
Stewartia pseudocamellia |
|
| Sweetgum, |
American.......................... |
Liquidambar styraciflua |
|
| Sycamore, |
Sycamore
(Planetree) ...... |
Platanus occidentalis |
|
| Tree of
Heaven, |
Tree
of Heaven ................ |
Ailanthus altissima |
|
| Tuliptree, |
Tuliptree........................... |
Liriodendron tulipifera |
|
| Tupelo, |
Black (Black Gum) ........... |
Nyssa sylvatica |
|
| Viburnum, |
Blackhaw.......................... |
Viburnum prunifolium |
|
| Walnut, |
Black................................. |
Juglans nigra |
|
| Yellowwood, |
American.......................... |
Cladrastis lutea |
|
We truly hope you've
enjoyed "scrolling" around the campus of IWU.
Our grounds are ever-changing, from the flowering trees in spring, to the stark contrasts & textures of winter. Some of the trees featured above have been tenured here for almost a hundred years, while others are just "starting freshmen." Home & food to the campus squirrels, nightly roosts for our Screech Owls, each tree is a dynamic part of the campus environment with its own unique place & pupose.
Wandering our map will give you a taste of what's here to be discovered. But, to fully appreciate the beauty of our campus is to walk among the trees, because only in person does the map come alive! So...if we've whet your appetite for a closer look, please print a map...
Grab
your walking
stick & STROLL our
beautiful
arboretum at Illinois Wesleyan
University!!!
*We'd like to offer special recognition to the high school students of SIU Edwardsville's East St. Louis Charter School, whose colorful leaves decorate the pages of our
Website. Under the guidance of Jess Davidson (SIUE Art Education graduate student), these young artists spent many weeks designing these beauties for us. THANKS to Jess & her students for each of their individual contributions....
Arbie, Chris,
Jamie, Kim,
Stanley, Asia, Le'Nita, Le'Nae, Brittany, Nimrod, Mickeya & Artis
*If you'd like to view a map showing ALL our trees, please contact the Grounds Dept at the IWU Physical Plant (309-556-3066) & ask for Eric or Ken.
*Any suggestions to make our webpage more convenient & informative? Please send us an e-mail at: akillian@iwu.edu (subject: TREE MAP)
*If you'd like to view a map showing ALL our trees, please contact the Grounds Dept at the IWU Physical Plant (309-556-3066) & ask for Eric or Ken.
*Any suggestions to make our webpage more convenient & informative? Please send us an e-mail at: akillian@iwu.edu (subject: TREE MAP)
