Arboretum

Historyland Memorial Park and Arboretum boasts an impressive collection of over 60 distinct types of trees and shrubs, each contributing to the rich tapestry of biodiversity and natural beauty. Below, we invite you to explore a curated selection of these specimens, accompanied by detailed descriptions that offer insight into their unique characteristics within our landscape.

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Common Name	Botanical Name & Brief Description
Japanese Maple	Acer palmatum, the Japanese Maple in the Sapindaceae family. Native to Asia this species of maple is grown for its ornamental value. This cultivar is Sango Kaku, also known as the Coral Bark Maple. A unique feature of this deciduous tree is its pink bark which adds a beautiful visual interest especially in winter when the bark is fully exposed. The leaves of this cultivar are green and have a star shaped appearance.
Red Maple	Acer rubrum, the Red Maple in the Sapindaceae family. This attractive deciduous tree is native to North America and helps support a plethora of wildlife. The leaves of the red maple are green and have five lobes. The tree gets its name from its showy red blooms in the spring. It is often planted in landscapes because of its ease of growing and for its aesthetic appeal.
Silver Maple	Acer saccharinum, the silver maple in the Sapindaceae family. This large deciduous tree is native to North America and is of considerably high value to wildlife. This tree gets its name from the silvery underside of its leaves which have five lobes which are deeply cut. An attractive tree in the landscape, they do get extremely large and require a lot of room.
Tree of Heaven	Ailanthus altissima, the Tree of Heaven in the Simaroubaceae family. This tree is native to Asia and has become a massively invasive tree throughout much of North America. This tree out competes many native species of plants which greatly disturbs native ecosystems. The tree also hosts the invasive spotted lanternfly which is becoming a new threat to American ecosystems. The tree at the park is allowed to exist for educational purposes and serves as an example of what to look for in identifying the tree in landscapes.
Devil’s Walking Stick	Aralia spinosa, Devil’s Walking Stick in the Araliaceae family. This deciduous shrub or small tree is found in Eastern North America typically as an understory plant. Its common name comes from its narrow, typically single stalked growth that is covered in spikes. Also known as the toothache plant as indigenous peoples of North America used the plant to ease the pain of toothaches. The plant has many other uses and serves as a valuable source of food to wildlife.
Monkey Puzzle	Araucaria Araucana, the Monkey Puzzle in the Arucariaceae family. Native to Patagonia this evergreen tree is critically endangered in its native range. The tree is believed to have coevolved with dinosaurs and is often referred to as a living fossil. Its unique leaves have a scaly, almost reptilian appearance and the pine nut it produces serves as a valuable food source in its native range. This endangered tree is extremely slow growing and can take decades to mature.
Pawpaw	Asimina triloba, the Pawpaw in the Annonaceae family. The Pawpaw is a deciduous tree native to Eastern North America and produces the largest fruit of any tree endemic to its range. Usually growing as an understory tree, it is shade tolerant and forms dense thickets which are often referred to as Pawpaw patches. The fruit is a valuable food source to wildlife and is also beloved by many people for its tropical flavor and custard-like texture. The Pawpaw also hosts larval Lepidoptera species and the dark purple flowers draw in a unique group of pollinators. Pictured is a Pawpaw bloom and fruit. The images are from the parent tree to the young Pawpaw seedlings at the park.
River Birch	Betula nigra, the River birch in the Betulaceae family. The River birch is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America and is commonly grown as an ornamental tree due to its attractive exfoliating bark. These trees are a keystone species in their native range as they help support many species of lepidoptera and serve a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems across Virginia.
Pignut Hickory	Carya glabra, the Pignut Hickory in the Juglandaceae family. These beautiful deciduous trees are native to North America and are considered a keystone species as they support a vast array of wildlife. These trees have a large compound leaf with 5 leaflets and produce a bitter tasting but edible nut which is encased in a husk that typically peels open when ripe. They get their common name because early American Colonists used the nuts to feed their pigs.
American Chestnut Hybrid	Castanea dentata x mollisima x crenata, an American Chestnut Hybrid in the Fagaceae family. The Hybrid Chestnut tree is a cross between the Chinese and American Chestnut tree and was bred to give resistance to Chestnut Blight. A deciduous tree the leaves are elongated, pointes at the tip and toothed margins. The nut is covered in a spiny husk and is edible for humans and wildlife. The particular trees here at the arboretum are 75% American Chestnut according to our source from the U.S. Department of Forestry. The American Chestnut was once one of the most commonly found trees in the Eastern United States but sadly they have been reduced to small strands of trees since the introduction of the Chestnut Blight over a century ago. These Hybrid trees offer resistance to the blight while also containing a large portion of the genetics from the original Native American Chestnut. These trees offer some of the same wildlife value of the American Chestnut and are an important step in reintroducing the ecosystem services of the American Chestnut.
Katsura Tree	Cercidiphyllum japonicum, the Katsura Tree, also known as the cotton candy tree. This deciduous tree with heart shaped leaves is native to Japan and has an interesting habit of producing a cotton candy scent in its autumn foliage. While these trees are not Native to North America, they are not known to be invasive or for escaping into wild spaces. As a non native tree they do offer little resources to native wildlife.
Eastern Redbud	Cercis canadensis, the Eastern Redbud in the Fabaceae family. These small beautiful deciduous trees are native to the Eastern United States and offer spectacular visual appeal when they bloom in early spring. The flowers of the tree are a bright pinkish purple color and are highly attractive to pollinators. The heart shaped leaves are also highly attractive, and the tree is commonly used as an ornamental tree. The Redbud is also highly valuable to wildlife and is an important part of Virginia’s ecosystem.
White Fringe Tree	Chionanthus virginicus, the Fringe Tree in the Oleaceae family. This small native deciduous tree is highly ornamental and known for its beautiful delicately shaped white flowers in spring. The flowers also emit a wonderfully sweet fragrance that attracts many native pollinators. The fringe tree also produces berries that are readily eaten by wildlife. This tree is vastly underused as an ornamental and should be planted more commonly for people seeking a replacement to the highly invasive Bradford (Callery) Pears. The Fringe tree is an important tree in native landscapes providing a plethora of ecosystem services to wildlife.
Flowering Dogwood	Cornus floridia, the flowering Dogwood in the Cornaceae family. This small deciduous tree is native to North America and is easily recognizable by its showy springtime flower displays. The Dogwood plays an important role in the ecosystem, especially for birds and pollinators. This native tree is widely planted at the park for its aesthetic beauty and wildlife value.
Flowering Dogwood	Cornus florida the flowering Dogwood in the Cornaceae family. This small deciduous tree is native to North America and is easily recognizable by its showy springtime flower displays. The Cherokee Chief cultivar is known for its reddish pink flower display. This cultivar, like other native dogwoods, attracts birds and butterflies.
Kousa Dogwood	Cornus kousa, the Kousa Dogwood in the Cornaceae family. Native to Japan, this deciduous tree is often planted for its striking ornamental value.
China Fir	Cunninghamia lanceolata, the China Fir in the Cupressaceae family. These large evergreen trees are native to China and other parts of Asia as the name suggests, however they are not true fir trees which belong to the Pinaceae family. These trees are among the most ancient surviving members of the Cupressaceae family and date back to the middle Jurassic Period. The particular tree at the Arboretum is a seedling of an historic China Fir tree growing in Bowling Green which was planted in 1848. While not a native tree to North America, this tree is not known to escape cultivation. The top picture is the seedling of the historic Bowling Green China Fir at the park, while the picture at the bottom shows the trunk of the actual historic Bowling Green China fir.
American Persimmon	Diospyros virginiana, the American Persimmon in the Ebenaceae family. These deciduous trees are native to North America and provide a valuable food source to wildlife and people alike. Sometimes referred to as the sugar plum, the fruits of these trees are edible and extremely sweet once they have become soft and jelly-like, they are often harvested in November after the first frost. These trees are also highly ornamental with beautiful glossy leaves and a distinct dark deeply scaled bark.
American Beech	Fagus grandifolia, the American Beech in the Fagaceae family. As the name implies these deciduous trees are native to North America and are known for their attractive smooth light gray bark. These large trees are highly ornamental and play an important role in ecosystems across Virginia.
Ginkgo	Ginkgo biloba in the Ginkgoaceae family. The Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species existing for over 200 million years. Its current native range is in China however fossils of this tree have been found all over the world including here in North America. The Ginkgo is a large, long-lived deciduous tree with specimens living more than three millennia and attaining heights of 80 feet or more. It has a unique leaf with two lobes that resemble a fishtail. The Gingko is a dioecious tree meaning they have separate male and female trees. The males produce pollen while the female trees produce a nut. The Autumn Gold cultivar is a male selection that does not produce fruit and it is known for its spectacular golden yellow fall color.
Ginkgo	Ginkgo biloba in the Ginkgoaceae family. The Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species existing for over 200 million years. Its current native range is in China however fossils of this tree have been found all over the world including here in North America.The Ginkgo is a large, long-lived deciduous tree with specimens living more than three millennia and attaining heights of 80 feet or more. It has a unique leaf with two lobes that resemble a fishtail. The Gingko is a dioecious tree meaning they have separate male and female trees. The males produce pollen while the female trees produce a nut. The Princeton Sentry Cultivar is a male selection that is known for its columnar growth habit and beautiful yellow autumn foliage.
Kentucky Coffee Tree	Gymnocladus dioicus, the Kentucky Coffee Tree in the Fabaceae family. While a Native tree to North America, this deciduous tree is not native to Virginia. This tree has large twice-pinnately compound leaves, and are among the largest leaves of any Native American tree.It is often theorized that its large seed pods were once a food source for now extinct megafauna like the Wooly Mammoth. The current wildlife value of the Kentucky Coffee tree is limited to mostly providing shelter to animals.
American Holly	Ilex opaca, the American Holly in the Aquifoliaceae family. The American holly is an attractive evergreen tree that is commonly used as an ornamental in landscapes. Its leaves are leathery, elliptic shaped with spines in its margins. Native to the Eastern United states the tree is a valuable resource to wildlife as many birds and mammals depend on its berries as a food source.
Eastern Red Cedar	Juniperus Virginiana, the Eastern Red Cedar in the Cupressaceae family. This small sized evergreen tree with scaly leaves is native to North America and is commonly planted as a windbreak tree. Because the tree is so efficient at reducing soil erosion they were heavily planted in the Midwest during the Dust-Bowl crisis. These trees are credited with helping solve the climate crisis of the Dust-Bowl by reducing soil erosion caused by irresponsible farming practices. This tree is also highly valuable to wildlife as its berries are eaten by a wide range of birds and mammals.
Mountain Laurel	Kalmia latifolia, the Mountain Laurel in the Ericaceae family. This shade loving shrub is Native to North America and is known for its spectacular white bell shaped blooms that typically occur in May through June. Usually found growing as an understory shrub in oak woodlands, this highly ornamental evergreen shrub is a valuable resource to native wildlife. There are many of these shrubs naturally occurring within the woodlands of the park and they create a striking flower display each spring that highlights the beauty found within native Virginia ecosystems.
Crape Myrtle	Lagerstroemia indica, the Crape Myrtle in the Lythraceae family. This highly ornamental deciduous tree is native to Asia and is prized for its beautiful blooms and attractive peeling bark. As a non-native tree it offers little resources to native wildlife but some birds do feed on its seeds.
Crape Myrtle	Lagerstroemia x JM1, the Colorama Scarlet cultivar of Crape Myrtle in the Lythraceae family. This highly ornamental deciduous tree native to Asia is prized for its beautiful blooms and attractive peeling bark. This cultivar is known for its exceptional red blooms. As a non-native tree it offers little resources to native wildlife but it does bring in some pollinators.
American Sweetgum	Liquidambar styraciflua, the American Sweetgum in the Altingiaceae family. Native to North America this deciduous tree can easily be recognized by its star shaped leaves and the spiky round seedball it produces in the fall. This tree helps to support many native species of birds, mammals, and insects.
Tulip Poplar	Liriodendron tulipifera, the Tulip Poplar in the Magnoliaceae family. This large, fast growing, deciduous tree is native to North American and while commonly called a poplar it is actually a member of the magnolia family. These trees have distinct four lobed leaves that some describe as being tulip shaped. The showy flowers of the tree are bright yellow and orange but can be difficult to see in mature trees as they attain such a grand height reaching in the upwards of 120 feet at maturity. This tree is a larval host to the tuliptree silkmoth (Callosamia angulifera) along with other native lepidoptera.
Southern Magnolia	Magnolia grandiflora, the Southern Magnolia in the Magnoliaceae family. This large evergreen tree is native to the Southeastern United States and is known for its large highly ornamental white flowers that have an alluring citrusy smell. The large attractive leaves are glossy and typically have a velvety brown underside. These trees are often planted as an ornamental because of its strikingly beautiful appearance and ease of care. Many mature Southern Magnolias line the front of the park and make a spectacular flower display each spring.
Jane Magnolia	Magnolia liliflora, the Jane Magnolia in the Magnoliaceae family. This small deciduous tree is commonly planted as an ornamental for its large tulip shaped pinkish purple blooms in early spring. As a hybrid tree the Jane magnolia has no native range. While a small tree that is typically multi-stemmed, its slow growth rate can lead people to plant them in areas that are often too small for its mature size which can be over 15 feet tall and just as wide. These beautiful, easy to care for trees make great additions to the landscape and attract many pollinators.
Sweet Bay Magnolia	Magnolia virginiana, the Sweet Bay Magnolia in the Magnoliaceae family. This small deciduous tree that can be semi-evergreen, is native to North America and known for its large, showy, white, sweetly perfumed flowers. This excellent tree makes a beautiful landscape tree that is also valuable to wildlife in Virginia. Pictured is one of the many naturally planted Sweet Bay Magnolias in the woodland at the park.
Crabapple	Malus, the Crabapple in the Rosaceae family. This medium sized deciduous tree is primarily grown for its ornamental appeal however crabapple fruit can be utilized to make jelly and jams. The highly fragrant light pink spring blossoms are attractive to both people and pollinators.
Dawn Redwood	Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the Dawn Redwood in the Cupressaceae family. This large, fast growing, deciduous conifer was once thought to only exist in the fossil records but in 1941 a living grove was found in Sichuan province, China. Once Native throughout large sections of the Northern Hemisphere, it is now a threatened species in its current range in China. The tree is one of only three living members of the redwood group. The Dawn redwood is a gorgeous ornamental, characterized by its feathery foliage and deeply buttressed trunks found in mature trees. Looks very similar to the closely related Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) but can be distinguished from them by its oppositely arranged leaves and stems, and its cone which resembles the Coast Redwood ( Sequoia sempervirens). These impressive trees make for a beautiful ornamental specimen tree provided they are given a large area to grow.
Tupelo	Nyssa sylvatica, the Tupelo or Black gum in the Nyssacea family.This medium sized deciduous tree is native to Eastern North America and makes a beautiful ornamental tree. The tree is known for its beautiful dark green leaves that turn to a striking scarlet red in the autumn. The back is also highly ornamental with a dark brown color and texture that resembles alligator skin. The tree is also highly valuable to native pollinators and other native wildlife.
Fortune’s Tea Olive	Osmanthus x fortunei, the Fortune’s Tea Olive in the Oleaceae family. This attractive evergreen shrub or small tree is typically planted as an ornamental hedge known for its aromatic blooms. Its ornamental leaves are oval, glossy and toothed.
Loblolly Pine	Pinus taeda, the Loblolly Pine in the Pinaceae family. This beautiful large evergreen tree is native to the Southeastern United States and is considered the fastest growing of all pines. This tree has high wildlife value and makes a great choice for a native screen tree planting. The park has four planted specimens of this tree and numerous naturally growing specimens throughout the woodlands.
Virginia Pine	Pinus virginiana, the Virginia Pine in the Pinaceae family. This medium sized evergreen tree is native to most of the Eastern United States and is highly adaptable to many soil conditions. This tree is often considered a pioneer species as it can grow in poor, disturbed conditions and help establish a healthy environment for other species to come later. Its pine nuts provide a valuable source of food for native birds.
American Sycamore	Platanus occidentalis, the American Sycamore also known as the buttonball or plane tree in the Platanaceae family. This large fast growing deciduous tree is native to most of Eastern North America. One of the largest trees found in the deciduous forests of Eastern North America, it provides shelter for many nesting birds, and other wildlife. Additionally, the seeds provide a food source to native birds. The tree is easily identified by its strikingly ornamental white bark, large somewhat star-shaped leaves and ball shaped seed pods.
London Plane	Platanus x acerifolia, the London Plane tree in the Platanaceae family. A hybrid of the American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and the Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis) this deciduous tree looks remarkably similar to the American Sycamore. Some distinguishing characteristics is its gray green peeling bark in combination with white, slightly narrower leaves, and typically two seed pods per stalk. The London plane is also typically smaller than the American Sycamore. It is one of the most commonly planted trees in urban environments due to its ability to withstand pollution.
Cherry Plum	Prunus cerasifera, the Crimson Pointe cultivar of the Cherry Plum in the Rosaceae family. This medium sized ornamental deciduous tree has deep purple leaves and attractive pink flowers. The tree can sometimes produce a small cherry sized plum when a pollinating partner is near. While not a native tree it is not known to be invasive and is an attractive tree in the landscape.
Black Cherry	Prunus serotina, the Black Cherry in the Rosaceae family.This deciduous tree is native to Eastern North America and has a very high value to wildlife and as an ornamental tree. These trees produce a string of white flowers in spring followed by small dark purple cherries. The leaves are a larval host to many native lepidoptera species, and its fruit are consumed by native birds and other wildlife. There are many mature specimens of these trees naturally planted at the park throughout the woodlands.
White Oak	Quercus alba, the White Oak in the Fagaceae family. This large, slow growing, long lived deciduous tree is native to Eastern North America and is known for its majestic appearance. The White oak is not only a wonderfully attractive tree but it is considered one of the most beneficial trees to wildlife supporting hundreds of species. This Keystone species plays an essential role in creating a vibrant, functional ecosystem. Its bark is light gray to whitish, and its leaves have around 7-9 rounded lobes with a whitish cast to the underside of the leaf. The park has many naturally growing White oaks and offers free acorns to those interested in planting some in their own yards during an annual Mighty Oak event in Autumn.
Scarlet Oak	Quercus coccinea, the Scarlet Oak in the Fagaceae family. This large deciduous tree in the red oak subgroup is native to Eastern North America. This tree, like other native oaks, provides for a rich array of species. The leaves have atypical oak shape and have 7-9 bristle tip lobes. Commonly planted as an ornamental for its deep red autumn foliage.
Southern Red Oak	Quercus falcata, The Southern Red Oak in the Fagaceae family. This large deciduous tree is native to the Eastern United States and as a keystone species it is of considerable value to wildlife. A distinguishing characteristic of this oak is that some of its leaves are often said to resemble a turkey foot as the center lobe tends to be longer and narrower than the rest of the lobes. Its leaves are glossy with a pale fuzzy underside. There are many mature specimens of this species at the park and acorns are distributed to those who are interested in planting a seedling of their own during our annual Mighty Oak event in the fall..
Chestnut Oak	Quercus montana, the Chestnut Oak in the Fagaceae family. This large deciduous tree in the white oak subgroup is native to the Eastern United States and found in much of Virginia. This oak has an untypical oak leaf and it resembles more of a chestnut leaf which is where it gets its name. The bark is light brown, gray to white and tends to be deeply ridged and blocky. Like other oaks, this tree is extremely valuable to wildlife.
Northern Red Oak	Quercus rubra, the Northern Red Oak in the Fagaceae family. This large deciduous tree in the red oak subgroup is native to much of Eastern North America. This tree has attractive wide leaves with a classical oak shape and has high ornamental value in its fall color. This tree is a keystone species, supporting a plethora of native species. A distinguishing trait of this tree is the ridges on its bark which appear to have stripes running down them. Pictured is the trunk of one of the many mature Northern Red Oaks at the park, notice the white striping on the ridges.
Post Oak	Quercus stellata, the Post Oak in the Fagaceae Family. This deciduous tree in the white oak subgroup is native to Eastern North America and a valuable tree for wildlife. This tree can have a variable leaf shape but typically has 5-7 blocky to rectangular shaped lobes. Pictured are the leaves of one of the Post Oaks at the park, notice the blocky shape to the lobes.
Black Oak	Quercus veluntina, the Black Oak in the Fagaceae family. This large deciduous tree in the red oak subgroup is native to North America and is a high value to wildlife. The leaves are a classical oak shape with 7-9 lobes with bristle tips, glossy green color and turn rusty red in autumn. The tree gets its name due to its dark brown to blackish bark. Pictured is the trunk of a mature Black oak at the park, notice the dark color to the bark.
Rhododendron	Rhododendron carolinianum x dauricum, the PJM Elite cultivar of Rhododendron in the Ericaceae family. This popular ornamental evergreen shrub is of North American genetics and has a beautiful display of showy purple flowers in the spring that are enjoyed by pollinators.
Black Locust	Robinia pseudoacacia, the Black Locust in the Fabaceae family. This deciduous tree is native to the Appalachian region of the Eastern United States, but has become naturalized in many areas throughout North America. The black locust has pinnately compound leaves and an attractive cluster of white flowers in the spring.
Weeping Willow	Salix babylonica, the Weeping Willow in the Salicaceae family. This large deciduous tree is native to East Asia and is widely planted for its ornamental appeal. The tree has graceful sweeping branches that elegantly sway in the wind creating a whimsical beauty in the landscape. While not a native tree it is known to host several larval butterflies and its roots can deter soil erosion.
Common Sassafras	Sassafras albidum, the Sassafras in the Lauraceae family. This deciduous medium to large sized tree is native to Eastern North America and has peculiar leaves that vary from mitten shaped, oval, and three lobed all on the same tree. The tree has been used by many Indigenous cultures for a wide range of uses from culinary to medicinal. The tree is highly ornamental with many seasonal interests including a spring bloom, interesting foliage in summer and a beautiful orangy yellow autumn foliage.
Bald Cypress	Taxodium distichum, the Bald Cypress in the Cupressaceae family. The bald cypress is a large, long lived, deciduous conifer native to North America. This impressive tree is synonymous with the Southern American Swamp landscape, often seen growing directly in the water. It has a unique habit of forming knees, which are woody projections that protrude around the root mass. The knees are theorized to help stabilize the tree in wet conditions. These trees serve important roles in their native ecosystems by supporting a wide range of diverse wildlife as well as reducing water runoff. The Bald cypress gets its name from the fact that it sheds its leaves in the Autumn which is uncommon for coniferous trees. They have a similar appearance to the Dawn redwood and they can often be confused for each other. Some distinguishing characteristics of the Bald cypress are its knees, its round cones that break apart, and its alternate leaves which are smaller and thinner than the dawn redwood.
Yew	Taxus x media, the Maureen cultivar of the Yew in the Taxaceae family. The yew is a slow growing evergreen tree that is extremely long lived. This particular cultivar is a hybrid of the European and Japanese Yew and was selected for its columnar growth habit. Yews are commonly planted as an ornamental hedge and are well suited for pruning into a wide range of varied topiary shapes. Yews have historically been planted in cemeteries in many European cultures stretching back millenia. This highly ornamental tree is admired for its aesthetic beauty and its cultural history however all parts of the Yew is toxic if ingested.
Arborvitae	Thuja standishii x plicata, the Green Giant cultivar of Arborvitae in the Cupressaceae family. This fast growing evergreen tree is a hybrid of the Western Red Cedar which is native to Western North America. Grown for its ornamental appeal, quick growth, and disease resistance, they are commonly planted as a screen tree. These trees are considered a better alternative to the popular Leyland Cypress which can perform poorly in the mid-atlantic states.
Northern Highbush Blueberry	Vaccinium corymbosum, the Northern Highbush Blueberry in the Ericaceae family. The blueberry is a deciduous but sometimes semi-evergreen shrub native to North America and well known for its berries which are commonly grown for consumption. These shrubs offer great value to wildlife as a food source and also support pollinators. Blueberry bushes are widely planted as a food crop that offers ornamental appeal with its pretty springtime bell shaped flowers, and vibrant fall color.
Wisteria	Wisteria frutescens, the Amethyst Falls cultivar of Wisteria in the Fabaceae family. This deciduous vine is native to North America and is known for its beautiful clustered purple blooms. This native cultivar is widely available in nurseries and offers a great native plant option to the highly invasive Asian Wisteria. The Wisteria native to North America can be distinguished from its aggressively invasive Asian counterpart by its bloom time, as the American varieties bloom later and when it is leafed out, the growth habit is smaller and the seed pods are smooth. Asian varieties tend to bloom about a month earlier than the native varieties and have far less foliage when they bloom, they are highly aggressive in growth, and their seed pods are fuzzy. While all wisteria are beautiful, it is important not to plant invasive species, especially when a native variety that helps support our local ecosystem is so readily available and arguably the more attractive species.

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Historyland Memorial Park and Arboretum in King George, Va has been awarded a Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. Historyland Memorial Park and Arboretum is also now recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a database of the world’s arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants.