Lichterman Nature Center Arboretum Trees
Map
Number Scientific Name
Common Name
Lichterman Nature Center Arboretum Trees
Map
Number Scientific Name
Common Name
1
Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon
34
Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam
2
Carya tomentosa
Mockernut Hickory
35
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
3
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak
36
Acer saccharinum
Silver Maple
4
Aesculus pavia
Red Buckeye
37
Pinus taeda
Loblolly Pine
5
Prunus serotina
Black Cherry
38
Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak
6
Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
39
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
7
Ilex decidua
Possumhaw
40
Ilex opaca
American Holly
8
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
41
Betula nigra
River Birch
9
Cornus asperifolia
drummondii
Roughleaf Dogwood
42
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black Locust
10
Cotinus obovatus
American Smoketree
43
Nyssa sylvatica
Black Gum
11
Amelanchier canadensis
Shadblow Serviceberry
44
Catalpa speciosa
Northern Catalpa
12
Oxydendrum arboreum
Sourwood
45
Taxodium distichum
Common Baldcypress
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
46
Juniperus virginiana
Eastern Redcedar
American Yellowwood
47
Salix nigra
Black Willow
Common Sassafras
13
Viburnum rufidulum
The Site Guide explores the walking trails through
our three habitats and identifies over 60 trees native
14
Cladrastis kentukea
15
Hamamelis virginiana
Common Witchhazel
48
Sassafras albidum
16
Morus rubra
Red Mulberry
49
Diospyros virginiana
Common Persimmon
17
Ulmus americana
American Elm
50
Magnolia macrophylla
subsp. ashei
Ashe Magnolia
18
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladdernut
51
Aesculus glabra
Ohio Buckeye
19
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
52
Gleditsia triacanthos
Common Honeylocust
20
Ulmus alata
Winged Elm
53
Quercus texana
Nuttall Oak
21
Carya ovata
Shagbark Hickory
54
Quercus pagoda
Cherrybark Oak
22
Quercus alba
White Oak
55
Quercus stellata
Post Oak
23
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
56
Ilex x attenuata 'Savannah' Savannah Holly
24
Fraxinus americana
White Ash
57
Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay Magnolia
25
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
58
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak
26
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
59
Carya illinoinensis
Pecan
27
Liquidambar styraciflua
American Sweetgum
60
Populus deltoides
Eastern Cottonwood
Boxelder
to the MidSouth. Other highlights include the:
 Loewenberg Visitor Center featuring natural
science exhibits focusing on the MidSouth of the
past and present.
 Backyard Wildlife Center housing native animals
from the lake, meadow, and forest habitats.
 Davidson Pavilion, a sheltered place for group
picnics, field trips, and social events.
 Amphitheater, for outdoor programs.
 Greenhouse and Plant Propagation Center, home of
5992 QUINCE ROAD
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Lichterman's native plant propagation program.
 Special Events Lawn edged with native plant
demonstration gardens.
 International Paper Family Discovery Backpacks
FREE at Guest Services with tools, guides and
(901) 636-2210
www.memphismuseums.org
activities for trailside fun.
ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Drop in at the Plant Propagation Center!
On-the-job training provides volunteers with a fun
way to learn about plants and support Lichterman!
Tuesday through Saturday
9 am - noon
Become a Backyard Wildlife Center Assistant!
Learn about animal wildlife as adults (16 & older)
prepare meals and clean animal areas
for the education animals.
Tuesday through Saturday
10 am - noon
For other volunteer opportunities call 901-636-2438
28
Viburnum prunifolium
Blackhaw Viburnum
61
Acer negundo
29
Carya glabra
Pignut Hickory
62
Morus alba
White Mulberry
30
Juglans nigra
Black Walnut
63
Aralia spinosa
Devils-walkingstick
31
Carya cordiformis
Bitternut Hickory
64
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
business meetings, family reunions, weddings,
32
Asimina triloba
Common Pawpaw
65
Chionanthus virginicus
White Fringetree
receptions, and other special events.
33
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
FACILITY RENTAL
Lichterman Nature Center is the ideal setting for
For rental information call 901-636-2213
Lichterman Nature Center is part of the Pink
Palace family of Museums including the Pink
Palace Museum, the CTI 3D Giant Theater, the
Sharpe Planetarium, and the historic MalloryNeely and Magevney Houses.
For membership information stop at Guest
Services, call or join online at
www.memphismuseums.org.
Lichterman's wildlife habitats change
dramatically as the months pass.
Visit often and celebrate the seasons with us!