Large Sycamore tree across from Moshier-Huchinson House. Sycamores have a very distinctive bark that peels off, giving the trunk a splotchy coloring, similar to camouflage.

Spurred by a desire to conserve and restore the wonderful treescape at Denison, a treescape that really defines Denison, the Tree & Landscape Advisory Committee developed Denison's first arboretum from the existing species along the main walkway through campus.  The arboretum is for the entire Denison and local community to enjoy.  

An arboretum is a collection of trees that are preserved for both aesthetic and educational purposes. Denison's arboretum focuses on tree species that are native to Ohio, and easily veiwable on the main walking parts of campus. Each tree that is part of the arboretum will have a small plaque at its base identifyting the tree.  In addition, some trees will have an additional plaque in dedication to or in memory of arboretum supporters.

Currently, there are 34 named trees spanning over the academic quad and surrounding areas.  Over time, the arboretum will expand to include new species.  This may be through expanding the arboretum to include more parts of campus, or by planting new trees of varying species to further add to the species diversity on campus.

If you would like to donate to the arboretum or designate a tree for the arbortum please contact Maureen Severson in Institutional Advancement for more information about memorial trees and the arboretum project.

Denison Arboretum Trees

Trees on Campus

Denison Arboretum Trees on Campus

• Honey Locust DUARB-645
• Black Walnut DUARB-26
• Osage-Orange DUARB-24
• Shagbark Hickory DUARB-25
• Sweetgum DUARB-28
• Norway Spruce DUARB-30
• Swamp White Oak DUARB-20
• Chinese Chestnut DUARB-19
• American Basswood DUARB-33
• Sugar Maple DUARB-38
• English Oak DUARB-49
• Blue Spruce DUARB-46
• Willow Oak DUARB-43
• Saucer Magnolia DUARB-47
• White Pine DUARB-53
• White Ash DUARB-3
• Northern Red Oak DUARB-50
• Horse Chestnut DUARB-640
• Red Bud DUARB-641
• Downy Serviceberry DUARB-643
• Pin Oak DUARB-56
• Tulip tree DUARB-59
• Fringe Tree DUARB-642
• American Beech DUARB-107
• Red Maple DUARB-97
• Paper Birch DUARB-90
• London Plane Tree DUARB-89
• Canadian Hemlock DUARB-84
• River Birch DUARB-81
• Ginkgo DUARB-253
• White Oak DUARB-178
• Witchhazel DUARB-647
• American Yellowwood DUARB-648
• American Elm DUARB-649
• Ohio Buckeye DUARB-700
• Black Gum DUARB-101
• Sassafras DUARB-707