Featured Species: Throughout the trail system of the arboretum, you will find dozens of interpretive signs providing detailed information for featured species of special importance or interest. That information is gathered here for easy reference. Featured species are listed by common names, with shortcut navigation by alphabet letter. You may also use the search blank to search by either common name or scientific name.

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Giant Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)

Tall, perennial grass, also called River Cane, with alternate, lance-shaped, evergreen leaves and woody, green, segmented stems.

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Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)

Medium sized tree with opposite, deciduous leaves and brownish-black, diamond-shaped bark.

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