Betty Cary Arboretum

A. American YellowwoodCladrastis kentukeaLocation: Hargroves CourtyardA medium-sized deciduous tree and member of the legume family. Native to North America, it displays panicles of fragrant flowers in the spring. The heartwood is yellow, hence the name.

B. Sawtooth OakQuercus acutissimaLocation: Admissions Office lawnPlanted in honor of David Battis in the ’90s. Native to Eastern Asia, it has characteristics of both red and white oaks.

C. Scarlet OakQuercus coccineaLocation: Main Building lawnNamed for its brilliant scarlet hue in the fall. Planted in 1940 after construction on the Main Building was completed.

D. Willow OakQuercus phellosLocation: Main entrance drivewayOne of the largest of its species in PA. Planted in 1940, it thrives in wet locations and has a fast growth rate.

E. Japanese YewsTaxus cuspidataLocation: Next to Main BuildingNative to Eastern Asia, these conifers produce small red fruit instead of cones. Can reach 30 feet in height.

F. Honey LocustGleditsia triacanthosLocation: Live GraveyardPlanted around 1898. A member of the legume family native to North America, boasting thorns sometimes exceeding three inches.

G. Siebold ViburnumViburnum sieboldiiLocation: Pennsbury PlaygroundThe PA State Champion for its species! Estimated to have been planted around 1926. Native to Japan.

H. Shagbark HickoryCarya ovataLocation: Front of LoebThe tallest tree on campus, acquired in 1985. Features unique exfoliating bark and grows upwards of 70 feet.

I. Bur OakQuercus macrocarpaLocation: Cary Building WoodsOne of the oldest trees on campus. Its unique acorns are the largest of all oaks and feature a "bur" rim.

J. Ginkgo TreeGinkgo bilobaLocation: Campus CommonA "living fossil" believed to have existed 150 million years ago. These two are males; the females were removed in the '90s due to "stinky berries."

K. Swamp White OakQuercus bicolorLocation: Ashmead PlaygroundNamed "bicolor" for its leaves: green on top and silvery-white underneath. Planted in the '20s or '30s.

L. Persian IronwoodParottia persicaLocation: Betty’s TrianglePlanted in memory of Betty Cary in 2017. Features beautiful seasonal colors and winter exfoliating bark. Native to Iran.

M. Cornelian Cherry DogwoodCornus masLocation: Dead GraveyardThe 2nd largest in PA! Blooms very early (February/March) with soft yellow flowers and small red fruit.

N. Flowering DogwoodCornus floridaLocation: Dead GraveyardPlanted by the Class of ’81 in memory of art teacher Jayne T. Wilhelm. Features showy bracts and fruit adored by wildlife.

O. Dawn RedwoodMetasequoia glyptostroboidesLocation: Dead GraveyardA fast-growing deciduous conifer native to China. Fossil records for this species date back 50 million years.

P. Bald CypressTaxodium distichumLocation: Dead GraveyardBrought as a seedling in a tin can from Florida in 1810. Planted in 1824 as a grave marker. Native to North America.

Q. Dove TreeDavidia involucrata ‘Sonoma’Location: Dead GraveyardSelected by Betty Cary for its early blooming cultivar. Native to China, its April/May blooms are a spectacular sight.

R. American SycamorePlatanus occidentalisLocation: Dead GraveyardEstimated to be the oldest tree on campus, planted sometime between 1750 and 1800. Native to North America.

S. Penn Treaty ElmUlmus AmericanaLocation: Admissions BuildingA descendant of the famous Shackamaxon elm. Donated by the Class of '49 to celebrate their 70th Reunion.