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Arboretum Checklist 1 Sweetbay Magnolia Magnolia Virginiana 89 Arboretum Checklist Magnolia virginiana 89° 40.209 35° 04.952 The Sweetbay Magnolia has creamy white flowers with a lovely lemon scent. It is native to Tennessee, multi-stemmed and is widely planted in a variety of landscapes. Its leaves and twigs are aromatic and spicy and attracts birds and swallowtail butterflies. Sweetbay Magnolia Magnolia virginiana Acer negundo 89° 40.190 35°04.974 The Box-elder is in the Maple family. Although it is poorly formed and short-lived, it is widely planted in Europe. The Box-elder is used in wind breaks and in erosion control in many parts of the world. Seeds of the Box-elder are used by many species Box-elder of birds and mammals as food. Early settlers boiled the sap down and used it as a sugar source. Acer negundo Acer saccharinum 89° 40.123 35°05.000 Silver maple is a native tree that is found in moist soils. Because of its brittle wood, it is highly susceptible to storm damage and is no longer planted in urban areas. On the positive side, its leaves add color by turning a bright shade of yellow in the fall. It is known to react unfavorably to certain air Silver Maple pollutants. With its fast growth rate often 3 to 7 feet per year, it is being researched as a potential Acer saccharinum biofuel source. 1 Arboretum Checklist Quercus alba 89° 40.253 35° 05.012 White Oak is one of the 300 species of oaks in North America. Its acorns are a favorite of deer. Native Americans made flour from the acorns that helped sustain them throughout the winter. The finest native White Oak trees in Tennessee are used to make barrels at the Jack Daniels Distillery located in the state. White Oak Quercus alba Taxodium distichum 89° 40.160 35° 04.983 The Bald Cypress is a majestic native tree growing up to 120 feet. Its feather-like needles are “deciduous” turning rust colored in the fall. It can be easily identified by its straight trunk, buttrus or root flare the base, and small cones that drop in autumn. Look for its “knees.” This cypress can often be surrounded by cone-like “knees” that protrude around its base. Its wood is rot resistant, used to Bald Cypress make log cabins, boats and is often used as a Taxodium distichum landscape tree. Betula nigra 89° 40.195 35° 04.950 River Birch can be seen growing along the river banks of the Wolf River in West Tennessee. Although it can grow up to 80 feet in height, its graceful branches sway gently in the breeze. Its lovely exfoliating bark makes it a sought after specimen tree in the urban landscape. The River Birch can be grown as a single stem or multi-stem while increasing property value is a real bonus! River Birch Betula nigra 2 Arboretum Checklist Carya glabra 89° 40.163 35° 05.059 The Pignut Hickory has smooth bark and nuts with thick shells. Its leaves turn yellow in the fall. Its wood was made into tool handles and wagon wheels because it was able to sustain vibration. The nuts were consumed by pigs in the early settler days and its common name “pignut” quickly caught on. Pignut Hickory Carya glabra Carya illinoinensis 89° 40.161 35° 04.961 The Pecan tree is widely planted in the Collierville area and throughout the southeast region. It can grow 70 to 100 feet in height with wide spreading branches that forms a stately canopy. It is said that Thomas Jefferson planted pecan seeds at Monticello and gave some to George Washington. Harvesting pecans is an enjoyable pastime of Pecan many families in the fall. They are a good source Carya illinoinensis of antioxidants and zinc. Pecan pies are a local favorite! Carya ovata 89° 40.214 35° 04.983 The Shagbark Hickory can easily be seen with its rough shaggy bark. It is known for its edible nuts. Its name is derived from the Native American “pawcohiccora” and used when making corn cakes. Early pioneers used the inner bark to make a yellow dye for weaving cloth. Andrew Jackson, our 7th president of the United States was called “Old Hickory” by militia because he was said to be “tough as an old hickory.” Shagbark Hickory Carya ovata 3 Arboretum Checklist Ulmus rubra 89° 40.192 35° 04.970 Slippery Elm is a native tree, growing to around 60 feet in height. Its leaves have a distinct rough sandpaper feel on the upper side. The inside bark has a slippery “mucilaginous” feel and has been used externally for soothing wounds and burns. It is interesting to note that many prescription drugs have their origins in plants. The Bible makes many references to the healing uses of trees, fruit, plants and herbs. Slippery Elm Ulmus rubra Cercis canadensis 89° 40.163 35° 04.946 The Redbud is a native understory tree that grows to a height of 30 feet. It has lovely purple flowers in the spring and is noted by its large heart-shaped leaves. The Redbud makes an attractive specimen tree with its lovely purple flowers. It is widely planted through-out Collierville. Look for the redbuds and Eastern Redbud robins for the first signs of spring! Cercis canadensis Gleditsia triacanthos 89°40.254 35°05.003 Both the common Honey Locust and its thornless varieties are planted for erosion control and wind breaks. The thornless varieties can be planted for shade and as an ornamental tree in the urban forest. The wood is dense, making it very heavy and durable. It is used for fence posts, lumber pallets, in crating and in general construction. Honey Locust The sapwood is yellow in contrast to the reddish- Gleditsia triacanthos brown heartwood providing an attractive grain. 4 Arboretum Checklist Diospyros virginiana 89° 40.225 35° 04.993 The Persimmon tree is native to the Collierville area. Persimmons are often planted because of its desirable fruit. When the fruit is dried, it can be added to baked goods or occassionally fermented with hops, cornmeal or wheat bran into a sort of beer. Persimmon The wood of the Persimmon tree has been made Diospyros virginiana into shoe lasts and for golf club heads. Folklore has it that the seed can be used to tell of an early winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 89° 40.155 35° 05.058 The Sweetgum is a native tree that is easily identified by its star-shaped palmate leaves. Another way is by its “gumballs” that seem to be found in nearly every yard or swimming pool around. A non-fruiting variety may be found at your local nursery. The lumber from the Sweetgum can be made into furniture, boxes, crates etc. The veneer is made into baskets and interior woodwork. Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua Platanus occidentalis 89° 40.154 35° 04.977 The Sycamore tree has a wide distribution range. It is fast growing, with a shallow root system. Its exfoliating bark is an interesting white, grey, green and brown, making it an attractive specimen tree. When planted in the urban setting, a root barrier can be installed when planting to help prevent uplifting of sidewalks. Products made from the Sycamore tree are American Sycamore butcherblocks, furniture, flooring and particleboard. Platanus occidentalis 5 Arboretum Checklist Quercus nigra 89° 40.222 35° 04.986 The Water Oak is a native tree growing up to 100 feet tall. Its well–rounded canopy can be easily recognized with three distinct leaf shapes, one being spatulate or rounded tip that tapers to the base. It is widely planted here, making a splendid shade Water Oak tree that provides welcoming cooler shade on our Quercus nigra hot summer days! Three strategically planted shade trees can provide oxygen, help reduce energy costs and save money too! Quercus phellos 89° 40.206 35° 04.975 The Willow Oak is native to Tennessee. Although found in the forest, it is widely planted as a shade tree. Its leaves are narrow or pinnate and are often mistaken as a “pin oak.” The shade that the Willow Oak provides can help cool temperatures in urban areas and help reduce the urban heat island effect. Willow Oak Quercus phellos Nyssa sylvatica 89° 40.196 35° 05.065 The Black Gum tree is known as an exceptional landscape tree growing from 30 to 50 feet tall. Its round canopy makes a lovely shade tree with shiny, dark green summer foliage, turning a deep purple and red in the fall. Birds, squirrel, and other wildlife feast on the small, round black berries. Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica 6 Arboretum Checklist Nyssa aquatica 89° 40.241 35° 05.005 Water Tupelo is a native tree that can be found around the Johnson Park wetland areas. It has a wider buttress that helps to stabilize its corky root system in moist soils. Its mature height is about 100 feet. The name “Tupelo” is from the Creek Indian words meaning “swamp tree.” Its spongy roots are used in making fishing corks or floats. Tupelo Honey is made from its blossoms and is widely known by beekeepers throughout the south. Water Tupelo Nyssa aquatica Morus alba 89° 40.145 35° 05.039 The White Mulberry is an exotic tree from China. It is an invasive specie that produces a white to pale pink fruit resembling a blackberry. In China, the White Mulberry is cultivated for its leaves which are a primary source of food for silkworms. The tree was introduced in the southeast United States in an unsuccessful White Mulberry attempt at silk production.
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