The Commemorative Tree Program
This program achieves several goals.
For the Arboretum, it's really quite simple: we get to plant superior specimens of trees whose native habitat would be in a place such as the Arboretum. That helps us build the basic stock of the Arboretum faster than might otherwise be possible.
These trees, after a couple of years to grow and thrive, serve another important purpose. They enable individuals, or groups, or organizations, to commemorate something that is important to them. The trees may be used as memorials to loved ones we have lost, or they may be gifts of love for husbands, wives, parents who are still living. They may commemorate special events in our lives, the birth of children, special birthdays, marriage. They may recognize achievement by individuals or groups, or by an organization to recognize the accomplishment of individuals. The opportunities are endless.
If you think a Commemorative Tree in the Aurora Community Arboretum would help you leave a legacy, talk to us. It'll help us create a better Arboretum, and that's good for our town and all its citizens.
This program achieves several goals.
For the Arboretum, it's really quite simple: we get to plant superior specimens of trees whose native habitat would be in a place such as the Arboretum. That helps us build the basic stock of the Arboretum faster than might otherwise be possible.
These trees, after a couple of years to grow and thrive, serve another important purpose. They enable individuals, or groups, or organizations, to commemorate something that is important to them. The trees may be used as memorials to loved ones we have lost, or they may be gifts of love for husbands, wives, parents who are still living. They may commemorate special events in our lives, the birth of children, special birthdays, marriage. They may recognize achievement by individuals or groups, or by an organization to recognize the accomplishment of individuals. The opportunities are endless.
If you think a Commemorative Tree in the Aurora Community Arboretum would help you leave a legacy, talk to us. It'll help us create a better Arboretum, and that's good for our town and all its citizens.
Ash, white
Beech, copper
Catalpa, northern
Cedar, white
Cherry, Japanese
Chokecherry, common
Crabapple, Radient
Crabapple, Robinson
Crabapple, Snowfrift
Crabapple, white
Crabapple, sugar
Cypress, weeping
Cypress, Nootka
Dogwood, Pagoda
Dogwood, yellow twig
Elderberry
Elm, Pioneer
Elm, Prospector
Ginko, maiden hair
Hackberry
Hawthorn, thornless
Hawthorn, Winter King
Larch, American
Larch, common
Lilac, Ivory Silk
Linden, little leaf
Locust, Purple Robe
Locust, Skyline
Maple, Crimson King
Maple,Schwedler
Mape, Norway
Maple, red
Maple, red Freeman
Maple, red, Slessinger
Maple, Silver Queen
Maple, sugar
Mountain Ash, Oakleaf
Nannyberry
Oak, burr
Oak, English
Oak, pin
Oak, red
Oak, swamp
Oak, white
Pear, Bradford
Pine, white
Serviceberry, Downey
Spruce, blue
Spruce, Colorado
Spruce, white
Sumac, cut leaf
Sumac, stag horn
Tulip Tree
Walnut, black
Willow, black
Willow, golden
Willow, laurel
Willow, weeping
Beech, copper
Catalpa, northern
Cedar, white
Cherry, Japanese
Chokecherry, common
Crabapple, Radient
Crabapple, Robinson
Crabapple, Snowfrift
Crabapple, white
Crabapple, sugar
Cypress, weeping
Cypress, Nootka
Dogwood, Pagoda
Dogwood, yellow twig
Elderberry
Elm, Pioneer
Elm, Prospector
Ginko, maiden hair
Hackberry
Hawthorn, thornless
Hawthorn, Winter King
Larch, American
Larch, common
Lilac, Ivory Silk
Linden, little leaf
Locust, Purple Robe
Locust, Skyline
Maple, Crimson King
Maple,Schwedler
Mape, Norway
Maple, red
Maple, red Freeman
Maple, red, Slessinger
Maple, Silver Queen
Maple, sugar
Mountain Ash, Oakleaf
Nannyberry
Oak, burr
Oak, English
Oak, pin
Oak, red
Oak, swamp
Oak, white
Pear, Bradford
Pine, white
Serviceberry, Downey
Spruce, blue
Spruce, Colorado
Spruce, white
Sumac, cut leaf
Sumac, stag horn
Tulip Tree
Walnut, black
Willow, black
Willow, golden
Willow, laurel
Willow, weeping
Fraxinus americana
Fagus sylvatica atro
Catalpa speciosa
Cedrus atlantica
Prunus serrulata (kwanzan)
Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'
Malus radient
Malus robinson
Maulus snowdrift
Malus white angel
Malus sutyzam sugar tyme
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
Chamaecyparis nootka
Cornus alternifolia
Cornus serices flaviramea
Sambucus canadensis
Ulmus carpinfolia
Ulmus wilsoniania
Ginkgo biloba
Celtis occidentalis
Crataegus crugalle
Crataegus viridis
Larix laricina
Larix decidua
Syringa reticulata
Tilia cordata
Robinia psuedoacacia
Gleditsia tricantho
Acer plantanoides 'Crimson'
Acer plantanoides
Acer plantanoides
Acer rubrum
Acer rubrun 'Freemani'
Acer rubrum 'Slessinger'
Acer saccharinum
Acer saccharinum
Sorbus thuringiaca 'fastigiata'
Viburnum lentago
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus robur 'fastigiata'
Quercus palustris
Quercis rubra
Quercis bicolor
Quercis alba
Pyrus calleryana
Pinus strobus
Amelanchier arbora grandiflora
Picea pungens glauca
Picea pungens
Picea pungens canade
Rhus typhina 'laciniata'
Rhus typhina
Liriodendron tulipfera
Juglans nigra
Salix nigra
Salix alba tristis
Salix pentandra
Salix babylonica
Fagus sylvatica atro
Catalpa speciosa
Cedrus atlantica
Prunus serrulata (kwanzan)
Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'
Malus radient
Malus robinson
Maulus snowdrift
Malus white angel
Malus sutyzam sugar tyme
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
Chamaecyparis nootka
Cornus alternifolia
Cornus serices flaviramea
Sambucus canadensis
Ulmus carpinfolia
Ulmus wilsoniania
Ginkgo biloba
Celtis occidentalis
Crataegus crugalle
Crataegus viridis
Larix laricina
Larix decidua
Syringa reticulata
Tilia cordata
Robinia psuedoacacia
Gleditsia tricantho
Acer plantanoides 'Crimson'
Acer plantanoides
Acer plantanoides
Acer rubrum
Acer rubrun 'Freemani'
Acer rubrum 'Slessinger'
Acer saccharinum
Acer saccharinum
Sorbus thuringiaca 'fastigiata'
Viburnum lentago
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus robur 'fastigiata'
Quercus palustris
Quercis rubra
Quercis bicolor
Quercis alba
Pyrus calleryana
Pinus strobus
Amelanchier arbora grandiflora
Picea pungens glauca
Picea pungens
Picea pungens canade
Rhus typhina 'laciniata'
Rhus typhina
Liriodendron tulipfera
Juglans nigra
Salix nigra
Salix alba tristis
Salix pentandra
Salix babylonica
The standard tree we plant is a 50 mm 'caliper' tree. That means it is big enough to have a good chance of survival in the Arboretum. We provide maintenance for the tree and protection for it in its first few winters. We want it to thrive so we choose an appropriate location and soil for the specimen. After a couple of years of growth it becomes available as a Commemorative tree.
The tree costs $500. This pays for the original purchase costs and maintenance plus an outdoor lamacoid dedication plaque, mounted above the snow line on an iron post. And some of the money goes to our account for the purchase of additional trees, and maybe they too will become Commemorative trees in the future. Donors are granted 'Friend of the Arboretum' status until the end of the calendar year following the donation.
Specimen shrubs and bushes cost $150.
A specimen marker is placed at the bush/shrub but there is no donor identification. 'Friend of the Arboretum' status is granted until the end of the calendar year following the donation.
Charitable receipts can be issued for purchase of trees and shrubs.
For further information, or to start a discussion re: your interest in designating a Commemorative Tree, use the 'Contact Us' 'from this page or on the opening page of the website.
The tree costs $500. This pays for the original purchase costs and maintenance plus an outdoor lamacoid dedication plaque, mounted above the snow line on an iron post. And some of the money goes to our account for the purchase of additional trees, and maybe they too will become Commemorative trees in the future. Donors are granted 'Friend of the Arboretum' status until the end of the calendar year following the donation.
Specimen shrubs and bushes cost $150.
A specimen marker is placed at the bush/shrub but there is no donor identification. 'Friend of the Arboretum' status is granted until the end of the calendar year following the donation.
Charitable receipts can be issued for purchase of trees and shrubs.
For further information, or to start a discussion re: your interest in designating a Commemorative Tree, use the 'Contact Us' 'from this page or on the opening page of the website.
