Shade trees are known for their broad canopies, sturdy branches, and ability to provide cooling shade across the landscape. These trees help improve air quality, reduce urban heat, manage storm water, and create comfortable outdoor spaces for learning, gathering, and recreation. Many of the arboretum’s largest and most recognizable trees are found in this category.
- American Basswood
- American Beech
- American Elm
- American Hornbeam
- American Sweetgum
- American Sycamore
- American Yellowwood
- Black Maple
- Black Walnut
- Butternut
- Chinkapin Oak
- Common Persimmon
- Dawn Redwood
- Eastern Cottonwood
- Freeman Maple
- Honey Locust
- Hophornbeam
- Japanese Zelkova
- Kentucky Coffeetree
- Littleleaf Linden
- London Planetree
- Mockernut Hickory
- Northern Hackberry
- Pecan
- Red Mulberry
- River Birch
- Sawtooth Oak
- Shagbark Hickory
- Shumard Oak
- Sweetbay
- Tulip Tree
- Willow Oak
- Yellow Buckeye