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| Image | Common Name | Scientific Name | Family Name | Description | GPS Locations |
 | American Beech | Fagus grandifolia | Fagaceae | This is one of our most graceful and noble trees, and could be used more in landscape situations where ample space is provided. It is large and sturdy, often with a .... | 40° 14' 40.39" N 111° 39' 0.55" W |
 | American Elm | Ulmus americana | Ulmaceae | Some of the oldest American elms in Utah surround the Tabernacle on Temple Square. This tree with its beautiful vase shape was once among the most heavily planted an.... | 40° 14' 42.003" N 111° 39' 12.045" W |
 | American Sycamore | Platanus occidentalis | Platanaceae | Single fuzzball fruits, twigs that zigzag between buds, and a central leaf lobe that tends to be broader than long help distinguish American sycamore from the London.... | 40° 14' 51.284" N 111° 38' 54.689" W |
 | Amur Maple | Acer ginnala | Aceraceae | This small, multi-trunked tree produces green leaves that turn yellow and bright red in the fall. It is often planted in masses to create a natural, rustic feel. Sma.... | 40° 14' 59.666" N 111° 38' 58.897" W |
 | Arborvitae | Thuja occidentalis | Cupressaceae | This plant can be grown as a shrub or a tree. depending on the cultivar, it may reach over 30 ft. Width also varies widely, but arborvitae generally have a columnar.... | 40° 15' 10.063" N 111° 38' 85.3" W |
 | Aristocrat Pear | Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' | Rosaceae | This fast-growing tree is remarkably adaptable. It is pest resistant and tolerates moderate drought, winds, poor drainage and just about any soil. Leaves are a dark,.... | 40° 14' 48.414" N 111° 39' 1.994" W |
 | Arizona Ash | Fraxinus velutina | Oleacea | Also called “velvet ash” or Modesto ash, this rounded tree reaches 30-40’ tall. Its leaves turn a beautiful yellow in early fall. Like most ashes, it is susceptibl.... | 40° 14' 40.393" N 111° 39' 5.325" W |
 | Arizona Cypress | Cupressus arizonica | Cupressaceae | This pyramidal tree is marginally hardy in Provo and more common in hot desert areas like St. George. It prefers hot climates where it is valued as a wind break or t.... | 40° 14' 40.552" N 111° 39' 5.867" W |
 | Arnold Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera 'Arnold' | Magnoliaceae | This narrow oval tree grows rapidly and produces upright magnolia-like flowers (yellowish green and orange) in late spring. Blossoms have a pleasant fragrance and at.... | 40° 14' 56.336" N 111° 38' 52.07" W |
 | Austrian Pine | Pinus nigra | Pinaceae | A native of Eastern Europe from Austria to Greece, this drought-tolerant tree is the most commonly planted pine along the Wasatch Front. A picturesque tree of excell.... | 40° 15' 11.664" N 111° 38' 58.679" W |
 | Bald Cypress | Taxodium distichum | Cupressaceae | The trunks of these tall, pyramidal-shaped trees are strongly buttressed and they have cypress "knees" or woody projections of the roots that emerge from t.... | 40° 14' 40.125" N 111° 39' 4.139" W |
 | Bigtooth Maple | Acer grandidentatum | Aceraceae | The spectacular red color in Utah canyons each fall is largely due to this cousin of the Sugar Maple (#112). This tree is often multi-stemmed and somewhat shorter, .... | 40° 14' 41.495" N 111° 39' 2.099" W |
 | Black Locust | Robina pseudoacacia | Fabaceae | This irregular, upright tree grows rapidly to 60’, and is extremely hardy and adaptable. In the spring, it produces pea-like flowers that are white, very fragrant, a.... | 40° 14' 42.98" N 111° 39' 6.851" W |
 | Black Walnut | Juglans nigra | Juglandaceae | This long-lived, rapid growing tree needs deep, rich, and moist soil to achieve maximum growth. It produces an edible fruit. Walnuts withstand periods of drought an.... | 40° 14' 41.631" N 111° 39' 1.181" W |
 | Blue Atlas Cedar | Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' | Pinaceae | This is a beautiful wide-spreading evergreen tree with silvery blue foliage. Blue Atlas Cedar reaches a height of 50’ and a width of 40’, so it needs plenty of space.... | 40° 14' 47.95" N 111° 39' 7.05" W |
 | Blue Spruce | Picea pungens | Pinaceae | A native of the Rocky Mountains, the Blue Spruce (aka Colorado Blue Spruce) is the official state tree of Utah. It prefers full sun. Although a great tree, it can .... | 40° 15' 10.576" N 111° 38' 59.116" W |
 | Bosnian Red Cone Pine | Pinus leucodermis | Pinaceae | This is a slow-growing tree that matures at about 20’ high and 10’ wide. It is ideal for those who want a small, tightly pyramidal pine in the landscape. This tree .... | 40° 14' 55.512" N 111° 38' 52.945" W |
 | Boxelder | Acer negundo | Aceraceae | A Utah native, this rapid-growing tree is abundant along stretches of the Provo River. Boxelders are notorious for weak wood that easily breaks during storms. It i.... | 40° 14' 40.656" N 111° 39' 9.654" W |
 | Bradford Pear | Pyrus calleryana Bradford | Rosaceae | This pyramidal-shaped small to medium tree is the most common of the flowering pears. It has glossy, dark green leaves that change to scarlet and purple in the fall;.... | 40° 15' 8.577" N 111° 38' 51.038" W |
 | Bristlecone Pine | Pinus aristata | Pinaceae | A native of the Rocky Mountains, this 5-needle pine grows very slowly; some reports indicated that it only increases an inch in diameter each century. It is drought .... | 40° 14' 51.481" N 111° 38' 56.738" W |
 | Bur Oak | Quercus macrocarpa | Fagaceae | This large decurrent tree has a magnificent spreading form. It has a deeper root system making it a typically better lawn tree than the more commonly used Norway ma.... | 40° 14' 48.106" N 111° 39' 2.468" W |
 | Carolina Poplar | Populus canadensis | Salicaceae | This rapid-growing tree performs best in moist, fertile soils. It is able to survive in harsh city conditions, but has a bad reputation for roots that clog and break.... | 40° 14' 41.651" N 111° 39' 3.207" W |
| Chanticleer Pear | Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' | Rosaceae | This cultivar is a better choice than ‘Bradford’, especially for narrow planting spaces. Chanticlear is somewhat hardier and has a better structure. Mature specime.... | 40° 14' 51.144" N 111° 39' 7.983" W | |
 | Chinese Elm | Ulmus parvifolia | Ulmaceae | This rapid growing tree is adaptable and able to grow well in most soils. It requires little maintenance and is quite attractive with fine textured foliage and beaut.... | 40° 14' 55.782" N 111° 38' 52.408" W |
 | Columnar Beech | Fagus sylvatica 'Fastigiata' | Fagaceae | This European beech cultivar has very upright branching. Similar cultivars with bronze and purple leaf colors are available. The bark does not peel with age but re.... | 40° 14' 47.211" N 111° 38' 56.046" W |
 | Columnar Elm | Ulmus americana columnaris | Ulmaceae | The Columnar Elm is a fairly new horticultural cultivar similar to the American Elm (#54). It has an upright growth habit in contrast with the standard American Elm.... | 40° 15' 1.617" N 111° 38' 55.985" W |
 | Columnar English Oak | Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' | Fagaceae | This tree produces lustrous, dark green foliage in the summer and retains its leaves through winter until bud break. The form remains narrow and upright, making this.... | 40° 14' 57.403" N 111° 38' 51.711" W |
 | Columnar Red Maple | Acer rubrum 'Columnare' | Aceraceae | This is a columnar variety of the popular tree found naturally in the eastern United States. Leaves are green on top and silver below, and turn an excellent orange .... | 40° 15' 52.497" N 111° 39' 1.839" W |
 | Cutleaf Birch | Betula pendula Dalecarlica | Betulaceae | This medium-sized oval shaped tree prefers full sun and moderate irrigation. Its most attractive feature is its striking white bark. It is a difficult tree to grow.... | 40° 15' 10.551" N 111° 38' 58.361" W |
 | Dawn Redwood | Metasequoia glyptostroboides | Taxodiaceae | Being a deciduous conifer is not the only unusual thing about this tall conical tree. It was discovered in the fossil record in 1941—the same year living trees were.... | 40° 14' 44.295" N 111° 39' 8.34" W |
 | Dawyck Purple Beech | Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' | Fagaceae | This upright beech retains its purple leaf color well into the summer. It matures at about 40' by 12'. Due to Utah's low humidity and high light intens.... | 40° 14' 57.228" N 111° 38' 52.051" W |
 | Deodar Cedar | Cedrus deodara | Pinaceae | This pyramidal beauty is one of the most graceful of all evergreens. It is fast-growing and drought tolerant once established. The drooping branch tips help to ident.... | 40° 14' 43.925" N 111° 39' 10.173" W |
 | Douglas Fir | Pseudotsuga menziesii | Pinaceae | This native Utah tree has a dense, erect pyramidal form that makes it popular as a Christmas tree. The tree also works well as a screen or windbreak. Growth to nea.... | 40° 14' 47.8" N 111° 39' 6.015" W |
 | Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree | Cercis canadensis | Fabaceae | This small tree prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils. It produces beautiful purple-red, pea-shaped flowers during April. Redbuds benefit from regular maintenance .... | 40° 15' 9.079" N 111° 38' 50.306" W |
 | Eastern Redcedar | Juniperus virginiana | Cupressaceae | Often called “red cedar”, this columnar tree is not, in fact, a cedar, but a juniper. It has scale-like leaves that are green to blue-green. A notable characteristic.... | 40° 14' 43.431" N 111° 39' 7.585" W |
 | English Elm | Ulmus procera | Ulmaceae | A European Elm, native from England to central and southern Europe, is pyramidal in shape and can reach a height over 75’. The crown is typically irregular. Dutch e.... | 40° 14' 42.3" N 111° 39' 8.208" W |
 | English Oak | Quercus robur | Fagaceae | English oaks were among the first landscape trees planted on campus. This broad-shaped tree may take more than your lifetime to reach 70' in height. Dark green .... | 40° 14' 48.3" N 111° 39' 10.125" W |
| English Walnut | Juglans Regia | Juglandaceae | This is the tree from which commercial walnuts are produced. Nuts have a much softer shell and are larger than those of black walnut. While it can be a nice landsca.... | 40° 14' 42.081" N 111° 38' 59.204" W | |
 | European Beech | Fagus sylvatica | Fagaceae | This slow-growing pyramidal tree is short-trunked with very low, spreading branches. It has smooth gray bark that contrasts with the glossy-green leaf. In the fall, .... | 40° 14' 49.703" N 111° 38' 55.71" W |
 | European Larch | Larix decidua | Pinaceae | Native to Central Europe, this fine textured tree is both deciduous and coniferous. So when the needles turn yellow and drop as winter approaches, don’t think that t.... | 40° 14' 48.15" N 111° 39' 7.319" W |
 | Fassen's Black Maple | Acer platanoides 'Fassen's Black' | Aceraceae | A characteristic of all Norway maples is the milky sap that emerges from petioles when a leaf is picked. Fassen's Black is an upright cultivar that is similar i.... | 40° 14' 58.462" N 111° 38' 59.002" W |
 | Fremont Cottonwood | Populus fremontii | Salicaceae | This is one of our fastest growing native trees. It frequents floodplains and river bottoms, where it grows rapidly in full sun. Weak wood and a host of pests and .... | 40° 14' 42.267" N 111° 39' 4.722" W |
 | Frontier Elm | Ulmus (carpinifolia x parvifolia) | Ulmaceae | Recently introduced by the US National Arboretum as a cross between Chinese elm and smooth-leaved elm, the 'Frontier' hybrid elm is most noted for its small .... | 40° 14' 54.057" N 111° 39' 0.662" W |
 | Gambel Oak | Quercus gambelii | Fagaceae | This tree graces our canyons and foothills and usually grows in dense clusters. Following fire it resprouts profusely and in this form is referred to as “scrub oak..... | 40° 14' 40.296" N 111° 38' 56.649" W |
 | Giant Sequoia | Sequoiadendron giganteum | Taxodiaceae | Hug this tree! (We won’t tell.) Also known as the giant redwood, this species has the most massive trunk and is one of the tallest trees in the world. The bark alo.... | 40° 14' 40.741" N 111° 39' 4.874" W |
 | Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | Ginkgoaceae | This pyramidal, slow growing tree can reach heights above 60’ long after you are dead. As a tree from the dinosaur era, the fan-shaped leaves with parallel veinatio.... | 40° 14' 55.881" N 111° 38' 59.61" W |
 | Goldenrain Tree | Koelreuteria paniculata | Sapindaceae | One of the few yellow flowering trees found in the landscape, goldenrains produce branched clusters of blossoms in July. It grows well in most types of soils and is.... | 40° 15' 9.258" N 111° 38' 53.682" W |
 | Green Atlas Cedar | Cedrus atlantica | Pinaceae | This pyramidal tree is a beautiful wide-spreading evergreen. It needs plenty of space for optimal growth and best landscape use. It is drought tolerant, clean, and r.... | 40° 14' 51.532" N 111° 38' 56.284" W |
 | Greenspire Linden | Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' | Tiliaceae | This medium-large tree maintains a strong single leader and a dense, pyramidal growth habit. It grows rapidly in sun or partial shade. Flowers emit a beautiful fragr.... | 40° 14' 41.121" N 111° 39' 1.825" W |
 | Hackberry | Celtis occidentalis | Ulmaceae | This tree tolerates wind, alkaline soil, salts, moderate drought, and air pollution. The oval-round form and large size fit nicely into a park or other large landsc.... | 40° 14' 39.7" N 111° 39' 3.024" W |
 | Hawthorn | Crataegus spp. | Rosaceae | Hawthorns are members of the rose family, and traditionally a favorite ornamental tree in temperate climates. Numerous cultivars are available, ranging from very den.... | 40° 14' 45.765" N 111° 39' 7.378" W |
 | Hedge Maple | Acer campestre | Aceraceae | This small-medium round tree, which may reach 25’, is ideally suited for residential landscapes. Hedge maples grow more slowly than do Norway maples, but the roots a.... | 40° 14' 45.955" N 111° 39' 9.997" W |
 | Homestead Elm | Ulmus x 'Homestead' | Ulmaceae | In an effort to create beautiful elms resistant to Dutch elm disease, scientists developed this hybrid. The characteristics of this tree are more like the Siberian .... | 40° 14' 43.209" N 111° 39' 9.539" W |
 | Horsechestnut | Aesculus hippocastanum | Hippocastanaceae | This large upright tree (50’h x 35’w) has a formal oval shape. Leaf color is dark green, with showy cream-colored flowers appearing in late spring on 5-10 inch long,.... | 40° 14' 42.579" N 111° 39' 4.077" W |
 | Incense Cedar | Calocedrus decurrens | Cupressaceae | Native to the Western U.S., this stately columnar tree has slow-medium growth and tolerates heat and drought. The flat, shiny, green needles are very aromatic. In t.... | 40° 14' 40.844" N 111° 39' 5.28" W |
 | Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | Aceraceae | This elegant tree is a beautiful specimen for small gardens, entry courtyards, or where a living focal point is needed. However, Japanese maples do not tolerate comp.... | 40° 14' 57.566" N 111° 38' 58.062" W |
 | Jeffrey Pine | Pinus jeffreyi | Pinaceae | Boasting the largest pine cones on campus (up to 9”), this is a great tree to begin our tour. Planted about 1970, this Jeffery pine has long, slightly twisted needl.... | 40° 15' 11.816" N 111° 38' 59.007" W |
 | Kentucky Coffee Tree | Gymnocladus dioicus | Fabaceae | This round, irregular-branched tree requires surprisingly little maintenance. During winter, the bare branches and distinctive bark form a striking silhouette that .... | 40° 15' 7.729" N 111° 38' 56.665" W |
 | Kwanzan Cherry | Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' | Rosaceae | This elegant but short-lived small tree is best known for the outstanding double-petal pink flowers (but no fruit!) that emerge before the leaves in the spring. Leav.... | 40° 14' 47.345" N 111° 39' 2.374" W |
 | Lavalle Hawthorn | Crataegus x lavallei | Rosaceae | This tree produces large quantities of bright orange-red fruits that will attract beautiful birds throughout the winter. The careful observer may actually witness so.... | 40° 14' 45.028" N 111° 39' 4.556" W |
 | Lily Magnolia | Magnolia liliflora | Magnoliaceae | This is a small, delicate magnolia with slightly fragrant, deep red-purple blossoms borne before leaves emerge in the spring. It prefers sun and grows well in moist,.... | 40° 14' 49.03" N 111° 39' 9.715" W |
 | Limber Pine | Pinus flexilis | Pinaceae | This slow growing, five-needle pine is native to the Rocky Mountains. It is pyramidal-shaped when young but develops a broad, flattened canopy as it matures. Limber.... | 40° 14' 41.308" N 111° 39' 5.019" W |
 | Little Leaf Linden | Tilia cordata | Tiliaceae | This pyramidal tree is valued for its beautiful symmetrical shape, yellow fall color, and extremely fragrant flowers around the 4th of July. It is a moderate growin.... | 40° 15' 3.968" N 111° 38' 58.645" W |
 | London Plane Tree | Platanus hybrida (x acerifolia) | Platanaceae | The London plane tree is frequently and easily confused with the American sycamore (tree #100 on the tour). Both grow rapidly to be very tall (often > 80’), both .... | 40° 15' 2.68" N 111° 38' 59.262" W |
 | Norway Maple | Acer plantanoides | Aceraceae | This is probably the most common shade tree planted in central Utah landscapes. It is a large, round, hardy tree that is well-adapted to city conditions and has sma.... | 40° 14' 55.258" N 111° 38' 55.055" W |
 | Ohio Buckeye | Aesculus glabra | Hippocastanaceae | This slow to moderate-growing tree (50’h x 30’w) is one of the first trees to leaf out in spring. It produces pale greenish yellow flowers in mid-spring. The tree lo.... | 40° 14' 45.092" N 111° 39' 11.613" W |
 | Paper Birch | Betula papyrifera | Betulaceae | This short-lived, pyramidal to upright tree grows best in colder climates. It needs moderate irrigation and prefers full sun to partial shade. Its most outstanding .... | 40° 14' 47.035" N 111° 39' 4.241" W |
 | Paperbark Maple | Acer griseum | Aceraceae | This diminuative tree (<20 ft) does well in full sun, or in partial shade, and is ideal for small areas. It is adaptable to a variety of soil types, but does not .... | 40° 15' 8.99" N 111° 38' 48.301" W |
 | Pinyon Pine | Pinus edulis | Pinaceae | Pinyon (or pinion) pine is a small native pine found in many of our semi-deserts to the south and west. Pinyons tolerate drought and alkalinity, but prefer loose, we.... | 40° 14' 40.284" N 111° 38' 55.364" W |
 | Ponderosa Pine | Pinus ponderosa | Pinaceae | This picturesque tree grows moderately fast and is very long lived. In natural stands it can reach over 80’, with an open, columnar form. It is extremely adaptable .... | 40° 14' 46.032" N 111° 39' 8.072" W |
 | Purple Leaf Beech | Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' | Fagaceae | This beautiful, pyramidal tree is one of the many excellent European beeches found on campus. Young leaves are a deep purple-red that change to a purple-green by mid.... | 40° 14' 43.792" N 111° 39' 13.306" W |
 | Purple Leaf Plum | Prunus cerasifera Thundercloud | Rosaceae | This small tree is prized for its purple foliage and small white pink flowers in the spring. Although not grown for the fruit, it has a heavy crop of edible dark p.... | 40° 15' 9.687" N 111° 38' 53.312" W |
 | Pussy Willow | Salix discolor | Salicaceae | Pussy Willow is native to wet areas of the Eastern U.S. and is valued for the silky white catkins that emerge from dark red buds in the spring. The stems and leaves.... | 40° 14' 41.858" N 111° 39' 0.874" W |
 | Pyramidal European Hornbeam | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' | Betulaceae | This dense, conical tree will grow in full sun to light shade in most soils. It has an excellent formal shape and requires little care. Its wood is very dense, and .... | 40° 15' 2" N 111° 38' 51.264" W |
 | Quaking Aspen | Populus tremuloides | Salicaceae | Also native to Utah, this rapidly growing tree is adaptable to different soil types but requires plenty of moisture and full sun. The most striking features are its .... | 40° 14' 41.618" N 111° 39' 1.847" W |
 | Red Horsechestnut | Aesculus x carnea | Hippocastanaceae | This tree grows best when planted in rich, moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow growing tree, valued for its symmetrical outline, attractive red flowers, and medi.... | 40° 15' 2.691" N 111° 38' 59.218" W |
 | Red Maple | Acer rubrum | Aceraceae | Aptly named, this oval tree has several features that are red at least part of the year: buds, flowers, twigs, fruits (samaras) and autumn foliage. The tree grows .... | 40° 14' 47.683" N 111° 39' 7.759" W |
 | Red Oak | Quercus rubra | Fagaceae | This large tree is claimed to be the fastest growing oak in North America. It requires full sun and moderate irrigation. New leaves are red in the spring, turning a.... | 40° 14' 48.25" N 111° 39' 7.73" W |
 | Rose-Leaf Mountain Ash | Sorbus aucuparia | Rosaceae | Often called the "European Mountain Ash", this oval-shaped tree produces white flowers in May and clusters of orange-red berries during the fall, which att.... | 40° 14' 47" N 111° 39' 9.357" W |
 | Royalty Crabapple | Malus x royalty | Rosaceae | This broadly rounded tree produces flower buds that are deep pink fading to white as they open. Fruit is persistant through most of winter and is eaten by birds. I.... | 40° 15' 0.79" N 111° 38' 53.942" W |
 | Russian Olive | Elaeagnus angustifolia | Eleagnaceae | This tree exhibits a leaning, gnarled appearance similar to the olive and is a common sight along ditches and canals. It has a striking silvery color and a picturesq.... | 40° 14' 42.724" N 111° 38' 56.65" W |
 | Sakhalin Cork Tree | Phellodendron sachalinense 'Macho' | Rutaceae | This is a single or multi-trunk tree with a broadly vase-shaped crown. Its massive, heavy branching gives an interesting winter appearance. The bark develops a beaut.... | 40° 14' 41.194" N 111° 39' 13.97" W |
 | Sargeant Crabapple | Malus sargentii | Rosaceae | This diminutive ornamental has delightful red blossoms in the spring which open to expose white flowers. The small red fruit that develops is enjoyed by birds. It .... | 40° 15' 2" N 111° 38' 56.094" W |
 | Saucer Magnolia | Magnolia soulangiana | Magnoliaceae | One of many spectacular trees originating in Asia, this is a beautiful, small specimen. It produces very large and showy pinkish-white blossoms--some more than 4 inc.... | 40° 15' 1.658" N 111° 38' 58.679" W |
 | Sawara False Cypress | Chamaecyparis pisifera | Cupressaceae | This narrow, slow growing evergreen is popular as an accent in oriental-themed gardens. The bark is scaly or fissured and a reddish-brown color. It has flattened, s.... | 40° 14' 41.669" N 111° 39' 14.497" W |
 | Schwedler Maple | Acer plantanoides 'Schwedleri' | Aceraceae | One of the many varieties of Norway Maples found on campus, the Schwedler maple is known for its purplish-red spring foliage that turns dark green in early summer. .... | 40° 15' 4" N 111° 38' 56.248" W |
 | Scotch Pine | Pinus sylvestris | Pinaceae | Also known as 'Scots Pine', this pine grows rapidly to attain a very picturesque form as it ages. The immature bark has a distinctive orange or cinnamon colo.... | 40° 14' 58.466" N 111° 38' 59.033" W |
 | Serbian Spruce | Picea omorika | Pinaceae | This narrow pyramidal tree is one of the most elegant spruces. It grows 50’ or more yet may only be 15’ wide at the base. The Serbian Spruce does well in sun to pa.... | 40° 14' 42.003" N 111° 39' 14.662" W |
 | Siberian Elm | Ulmus pumila | Ulmaceae | This species, often mistakenly called Chinese elm (#104) is one of several large, fast-growing trees planted for shade by the pioneers. It is frequently considered a.... | 0° 14' 42.801" N 111° 39' 7.376" W |
 | Silver Linden | Tilia tomentosa | Tiliaceae | This pyramidal tree, which can grow to over 60’, makes a beautiful statement in the landscape. The four to five-inch-long dark green leaves are bright silver and fuz.... | 40° 15' 9.076" N 111° 38' 49.618" W |
 | Silver Maple | Acer saccharinum | Aceraceae | Silver maple gets its name from the underside of the leaf. The tree might appropriately be termed “golden maple” in Utah County, since our alkaline soils result in s.... | 40° 14' 44.712" N 111° 39' 12.662" W |
 | Skinner Cutleaf Maple | Acer saccharinum 'Skinneri' | Aceraceae | A popular cultivar of silver maple, this tree has very serrated leaves and large samaras. It displays beautiful yellow fall color, but has all of the problems previo.... | 40° 14' 41.229" N 111° 39' 14.509" W |
 | Speckled Alder | Alnus rugosa | Betulaceae | This small, clumping tree (to 30') gets its name because of the large speckled lenticels (spongy white openings for gas exchange) on the dark brown or blackish b.... | 40° 14' 41.618" N 111° 39' 2.466" W |
 | Spring Snow Crabapple | Malus x 'Spring Snow' | Rosaceae | Finally, a fruitless crabapple! This upright, oval tree produces spectacular white blossoms in the spring and matures at about 25’ x 15’. It is ideally suited to g.... | 40° 15' 2.098" N 111° 38' 53.153" W |
 | Sugar Maple | Acer saccharum 'Green mountain' | Aceraceae | This is the tree most famous for the spectacular fall color in the northeastern U.S. Foliage is a medium, dark green in the summer that changes to brilliant oranges.... | 40° 15' 2.799" N 111° 38' 52.8" W |
 | Sweet Hackberry | Celtis laevigata | Ulmaceae | Also called sugarberry, this tree produces a sweet, juicy orange-red fruit that is relished by birds. Bright green leaves, which tend to be narrower than common hack.... | 40° 14' 49.202" N 111° 38' 54.874" W |
 | Sweetgum | Liquidambar styraciflua | Hamamelidaceae | The unique, star-shaped leaves of this pyramidal tree provide brilliant fall color, ranging from scarlet, orange, and yellow to purple, lilac and brown. The fruit is.... | 40° 14' 52.031" N 111° 39' 6.788" W |
 | Sycamore Maple | Acer pseudoplatanus | Aceraceae | Named after its similar form and leaf shape to the common sycamore, this maple boasts green springtime flowers that hang like clusters of grapes and gradually turn r.... | 40° 14' 42.487" N 111° 39' 14.127" W |
 | Tamarisk | Tamarix chinensis | Tamaricaceae | This small tree/ large shrub grows rapidly and has become a serious invasive species along many Utah waterways. You probably should not plant it. That said, it is h.... | 40° 14' 51.8" N 111° 39' 8.446" W |
 | Thornless Honeylocust | Gleditsia triacanthos 'Inermis' | Fabaceae | This rapid growing, medium to large tree develops an upright “vase” shape as it matures. It will withstand adverse climate and soil conditions, plus it requires lit.... | 40° 14' 59.395" N 111° 38' 59.17" W |
 | Thorny Honeylocust | Gleditsia triacanthos | Fabaceae | Check out the thorns! This tree is very similar to the thornless variety (#21), except that it is laden with wicked, multi-branched thorns and is therefore not reco.... | 40° 14' 40.111" N 111° 39' 4.58" W |
 | Tricolor Beech | Fagus sylvatica 'Roseo-Marginata' | Fagaceae | This pyramidal tree is notable for its variegated leaves of green, white, and pink. The leaf color will be more intense in a slightly acidic soil, and planting it i.... | 40° 14' 48.688" N 111° 38' 55.771" W |
 | Tuliptree | Liriodendron tulipifera | Magnoliaceae | The state tree of Indiana, this is one of the largest hardwoods in the Eastern U.S. Its bright green, uniquely-shaped leaves turn a showy yellow in fall. In May it.... | 40° 14' 40.479" N 111° 39' 4.398" W |
 | Vanderwolf Pine | Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf' | Pinaceae | Limber pine is native to high elevations of Utah and surrounding states and was selected for cultivar development by a New Jersey nursery and introduced as ‘Vanderwo.... | 40° 14' 51.557" N 111° 39' 3.008" W |
 | Village Green Zelkova | Zelkova serrata 'Village Green' | Ulmaceae | This tree has no pest problems and is very handsome with a slightly weeping vase shape. Fall leaf color, a red-bronze, is excellent. This variety grows a little lar.... | 40° 14' 57.1" N 111° 38' 48.055" W |
 | Washington Hawthorn | Crataegus phaenopyrum | Rosaceae | This narrow and round tree is another outstanding small ornamental (<25’) that has something for every season— lustrous green foliage, white spring flowers, brigh.... | 40° 15' 8.489" N 111° 38' 50.062" W |
 | Weeping European Beech | Fagus sylvatica Pendula | Fagaceae | Slow to leaf out in spring and slow to grow, but “definitely worth the wait!” Weeping beeches display a fairy tale quality, with branches that head upward briefly o.... | 40° 15' 1.219" N 111° 38' 58.97" W |
 | Western Catalpa | Catalpa speciosa | Bignoniaceae | This hardy tree withstands extreme heat and cold. Its most recognizable feature is the cylindrical fruit (8-20” long) that remains on the tree most of the winter. L.... | 40° 15' 10.626" N 111° 38' 59.557" W |
 | Western Water Birch | Betula occidentalis | Betulaceae | Our native cousin to the river birch, this tree has attractive cherry-like bark and stunning yellow fall color. Water birches typically grow in vase-shaped, multi-s.... | 40° 14' 40.552" N 111° 39' 4.508" W |
 | White Fir | Abies concolor | Pinaceae | This is one of the most conical trees around, generally keeping its perfect “Christmas tree” shape for decades! This Rocky Mountain native, which could arguably re.... | 0° 14' 53.435" N 111° 38' 55.288" W |
 | White Mulberry | Morus alba | Moraceae | This is a round, short-trunked tree with broad-spreading branches. It tolerates heat and drought and is able to thrive in practically any type of soil including comp.... | 40° 14' 49.49" N 111° 39' 9.357" W |
 | White Spruce | Picea glauca | Pinaceae | Spruces can be distinguished by pokey needles that arise from raised, woody pegs. Needles of white spruce give off a skunk-like odor when crushed. This tree is pyram.... | 40° 14' 49.702" N 111° 39' 5.257" W |
 | White Star Magnolia | Magnolia kobus, var. 'Stellata' | Magnoliaceae | The Star magnolia is probably the most cold-hardy magnolia on campus. It is a small tree (15-20’) that can be grown like a large shrub with multiple trunks. Showy .... | 40° 14' 59.237" N 111° 38' 58.863" W |
 | Zelkova | Zelkova serrata | Ulmaceae | Native to China and Taiwan, this large, vase-shaped tree has a short, stout trunk and spreading limbs that separate at head level. It is a rapid growing tree with da.... | 40° 14' 54.788" N 111° 38' 59.488" W |