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Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum List Of Tree Species, Chloe Mokadam

Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum List of Tree Species

A database of tree species that links to descriptions/profiles for over 90 tree species.

The database is also available here: Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum

Sciadopitys Verticillata (Japanese Umbrella Pine), #1065-1067, Grace C. Kubat

BIO 140 Arboretum Project

Over the course of the 2021 spring semester, I observed a grove of Japanese Umbrella Pines. These trees are a part of the University's arboretum. In addition to making weekly observations, I researched the cultural significance of the Umbrella Pines. My research will hopefully contribute to future projects regarding the trees and help to enrich the University's arboretum project.

Fagus Sylvatica (European Beech), #1009, Megan L. Trafford

BIO 140 Arboretum Project

No abstract provided.

Tilia Cordata (Littleleaf Linden) #1059, Heather Noel Mckee

BIO 140 Arboretum Project

In this paper I studied the Tilia cordata, more commonly known as the Littleleaf Linden, over the course of three months. I included the history and uses of the Linden tree along with its symbolic value in European culture. This tree symbolizes friendship and peace which coincides with the critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa (False Cypress-Hinoki), Id #982, Margaret O. Kimball

BIO 140 Arboretum Project

Location: West of Misto Gatehouse, on Bellevue Avenue.

Fagus Sylvatica (European Beech), Id #712, Gabriella E. Von Beren

BIO 140 Arboretum Project

Location: South of Wallace Hall, on Ruggles Avenue.

False Cypress -- Hinoki, Grace Flynn

BIO 140 Arboretum Project

In this semester my class and I in Biology Lab 140 chose one tree to document. The tree that I chose was the False Cypress-Hinoki. This tree was located in front of Misto Gatehouse. Every week I would take pictures of my tree and document changes I had noticed. Throughout the class I was able to see the changes that occurred to my tree.

St. Norbert College As Arboretum: Mapping The Trees On Campus, Jordan A. Mayer, Jason Mills, David Hunnicut

GIS Library

St. Norbert College as Arboretum: Mapping the Trees on Campus - Take a virtual tour of the trees on campus.

The tour is a multimedia ArcGIS Online story map and is available here.

Many of the trees on the St. Norbert Campus were planted by Fr. Anselm Keefe (1895- 1974) in the mid 20th century. It was Fr. Keefe’s vision to beautify the campus by creating gardens that were accessible to the public. This included planting a diverse variety of trees, including one of every tree species native to Wisconsin. It was Keefe’s mission to make St. Norbert College …

College Of The Holy Cross Campus Arboretum (2nd Ed.), College Of The Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross Campus Arboretum

The College of the Holy Cross resides on 175 acres and has received national recognition for its beautiful landscape. Today there are over 115 varieties of trees and shrubs on the Holy Cross campus, many of which are commemorative plantings. This booklet is designed to acquaint visitors with some of the principal features of the Campus Arboretum.

College Of The Holy Cross Campus Arboretum, College Of The Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross Campus Arboretum

The College of the Holy Cross resides on 175 acres and has received national recognition for its beautiful landscape. Today there are over 115 varieties of trees and shrubs on the Holy Cross campus, many of which are commemorative plantings. This booklet is designed to acquaint visitors with some of the principal features of the Campus Arboretum.