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Sugarberry

Arbor Walk #154

This tree was grown from a seedling descended from the previous Missouri state champion Sugarberry that lived in Kirkwood Park.

This lovely mature tree has shaded the west side of Olin Library for generations of students but sadly came down in a storm in July 2023. The Sugarberry is known for its distinctive corky bark and edible berries.

Swamp Chestnut Oak

Arbor walk #55, Treekeeper ID #7212

This shade tree is a Missouri native to floodplains. It produces acorns that, unlike most, can be eaten straight from the tree without needing to be boiled.

Swamp White Oak

Arbor Walk #105, Treekeeper ID #6088

Like its Latin name suggests, this native oak is recognizable for its dark green leaf and silvery-white underside. It is a deciduous tree with broad and rounded crown, which is good for shading.

Tulip Poplar

Arbor Walk #13, Treekeeper ID #1888

This native tree’s common name comes from its flower that is shaped like a tulip. In 1991, WU was given this tree as a seedling. It was grown from seed taken from the original Tulip Trees planted by George Washington in 1785 at his Mount Vernon home.

White Oak

Arbor Walk #43, Treekeeper ID #2690

The White Oak is one of the most ubiquitous trees in all of the eastern United States. The White Oak is the state tree of Illinois, Connecticut, and Maryland, and numerous trees along the East Coast have stood in towns or cities since before European occupation.

Willow Oak

Arbor Walk #22, Treekeeper ID #1513

This large native tree has a simple, small leaf, and a finer texture than most oak trees. It is considered a medium to large oak, can grow over 100 feet tall, and is native to the Southeastern portion of the United States, including Missouri.

Yellowwood

Arbor Walk #21, Treekeeper ID #1882

This medium sized shade tree has panicles of sweet smelling flowers in early summer and brilliant yellow leaves in the fall.