# The Westmoor Arboretum

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- [Home](https://westmoorarboretum.org/): The Westmoor Arboretum is an ArbNet Level II ArbNet Arboretum located on grounds of Westmoor Park in West Hartford, CT. Home to more than 130 species of trees and woody plants.
- [Guided Tree Tours](https://westmoorarboretum.org/guided-tree-tours/): Guided Tree Tours of the Westmoor Arboretum are given in all four seasons. The tours are free, typically two hours, and given by Westmoor naturalists.
- [Dawn Redwood](https://westmoorarboretum.org/dawn-redwood/): The Dawn Redwood is one of three species of deciduous conifer at the Westmoor Arboretum, and sheds its needles every fall after turning a light rust color.
- [Contact](https://westmoorarboretum.org/contact/): Please contact The Westmoor Arboretum by phone or email with comments and suggestions regarding your visit, future classes and summer camps, or the Demo Farm.
- [Franklin Tree](https://westmoorarboretum.org/franklin-tree/): The Franklin Tree has been extinct in the wild since 1803 and only maintained in Arboreta collections around the world. Named after Benjamin Franklin.
- [Map](https://westmoorarboretum.org/map/): Map of the Westmoor Arboretum tree trail used for both guided and self-guided tree tours. Self guided tours of the Arboretum are available 365 days of the year.
- [List](https://westmoorarboretum.org/list/): The Level II Westmoor Arboretum features 130 trees, woody plants and special exhibits. Open to the public, guided and Self-Guided Tours available.
- [About](https://westmoorarboretum.org/about/): The Westmoor Arboretum received Level II ArbNet certification in 2024 and features 130 trees, woody plants, and special exhibits. Guided and Self-Guided tours.
- [Loblolly Pine](https://westmoorarboretum.org/loblolly-pine/): Loblolly Pines native habitat is south of CT, but this stand of Loblollies was planted as a climate test in anticipation of increasing average temperatures.
- [Northern White Pine](https://westmoorarboretum.org/northern-white-pine/): The Northern White Pine is one of the most valuable native trees in the northeastern United States. It is the largest native Pine in New England.
- [Scots-pine](https://westmoorarboretum.org/scots-pine/): The Scots Pine is native to Eurasia, and was planted by Charles and Leila Hunter in the 1950s. The Hunters were the original benefactors of Westmoor Park.
- [Credits](https://westmoorarboretum.org/credits/): Bill Gleason and Douglas Jackson led the team that designed the Westmoor Level II Arboretum, earned ArbNet certification, and created the Self-Guided Tree Tour.
- [Red Oak Coppice](https://westmoorarboretum.org/red-oak-2/): This Red Oak at Westmoor Park had a DBH of 46 inches, but was felled by the second of two storm events (2023). It is now a Coppice esperiment project.
- [Sourwood](https://westmoorarboretum.org/sourwood-2/): The Sourwood tree is a native tree to most of the southern United States but is cold hardy to Zone 5 and does well in CT winters. Sourwood honey a plus.
- [Fringe Tree](https://westmoorarboretum.org/fringe-tree/): The Fringe Tree, Chionanthus virginicus, is native to the central and southern states of the U.S. and was planted at the Arboretum to test climate adaptability.
- [Flowering Dogwood Row](https://westmoorarboretum.org/flowering-dogwood-row/): The Flowering Dogwoods at Westmoor are arranged in a Plantation style Row planting, and date back to the original benefactors of the Park.
- [American Hornbeam](https://westmoorarboretum.org/american-hornbeam/): American Hornbeam, also known as muscle wood or ironwood, is a small tree well suited to front yard or side yard plantings. Shade tolerant and very dense wood.
- [Giant Sequoia](https://westmoorarboretum.org/giant-sequoia/): Giant Sequoia, Sequoia giganteum, is native to the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It is cold tolerant but needs water.
- [Burr Oak](https://westmoorarboretum.org/burr-oak/): The Burr Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, was planted at The Westmoor Arboretum in 2003 by Douglas Jackson and is a native keystone species for attracting wildlife.
- [Japanese Zelcova Row](https://westmoorarboretum.org/japanese-zelcova-row/): In the Arboretum, there are 24 stately Japanese Zelcova trees planted in a row. Their habit of vase-shaped branching is similar to that of American Elm.
- [Ginkgo](https://westmoorarboretum.org/ginkgo/): Ginkgo trees are as fascinating as the species is old (290 million years). Almost everything about the tree is unusual: leaf pegs, leaves, and life span.
- [Carolina Silverbell](https://westmoorarboretum.org/carolina-silverbell/): The Carolina Silverbell is a unique part of the Arboretum's collection with spectacular spring foliage and a rare, uniquely shaped, 4-winged fruit in summer.
- [Douglas Fir](https://westmoorarboretum.org/douglas-fir/): The Douglas Fir is a towering tree in the western U.S., (up to 250 ft.) but rarely reaches 80 ft. in the East. Very unusual cones with three-pointed bracts.
- [Crimson King](https://westmoorarboretum.org/crimson-king/): Crimson Kings are a grafted cultivar of Norway Maple and both are considered invasive in most states in the U.S. The Arboretum maintains 3 specimens for study.
- [Eastern Red Cedar](https://westmoorarboretum.org/eastern-red-cedar/): Eastern Red Cedar is a dioecious tree (this one female) that bears small, berry-like fruit that are a magnet for birds and wildlife. Keystone species.
- [Japanese Maple](https://westmoorarboretum.org/japanese-maple/): This venerable Japanese Maple is over a century old and is recognized as a CT Notable Tree. The Westmoor Arboretum has four species of Maple trees in a row.
- [White Birch](https://westmoorarboretum.org/white-birch/): The White Birch is a Northeast native ornamental tree with brilliant white bark and interesting seasonal patters for leaves and flowers.
- [Saucer Magnolia](https://westmoorarboretum.org/saucer-magnolia/): The Saucer Magnolia has saucer-like flowers and is an order of ancient trees which existed millions of years before bees. Double insulation protects flowers.
- [Pin Oak](https://westmoorarboretum.org/pin-oak/): Quercus palustris, the Pin Oak, is part of the Keystone Corner of The Westmoor Arboretum and contains 3 keystone species of mature native trees - all in a row.
- [Red Bud](https://westmoorarboretum.org/red-bud/): The Red Bud tree, Cercis canadensis, is one of the first trees to produce light purple/red buds and striking flowers in Spring. It is also a keystone species.
- [QR Code](https://westmoorarboretum.org/qr-code/): LIST MAP Westmoor Arboretum QR Code Credits
- [westmoor](https://westmoorarboretum.org/westmoor/): The Westmoor Arboretum Self-Guided Tree Tour QR CODE TO SHARE Directions to Westmoor Park 119 Flagg Road, West Hartford, CT 06117 Park Hours: Daily, 7 AM to Dusk START The Trail STARTS at the MAIN Entrance to the Park at the tree marked SCOTS PINE. MAP See a MAP of all 66 Trees featured on
- [Weeping Katsura](https://westmoorarboretum.org/weeping-katsura/): The Weeping Katsura tree is a fine four season specimen with distinctive Spring color and a medley of different colors in Fall. Dioecious tree, male
- [The Grove](https://westmoorarboretum.org/the-grove/): The Grove is an unusual area of the Arboretum as most of the trees here have been planted in row style since 1. Maples, Honey Locust, American Sycamore.
- [Kousa Dogwood](https://westmoorarboretum.org/kousa-dogwood/): The Kousa Dogwood, native to Japan and Korea, is frequently planted as an ornamental in CT landscapes. Cornus kousa. Planted at The Westmoor Arboretum, 2012.
- [American Beech](https://westmoorarboretum.org/american-beech/): The American Beech tree is an iconic part of the American landscape with striking bark, beech nuts in fall, and deep shade during summer months.
- [Red Buckeye](https://westmoorarboretum.org/red-buckeye/): The Red Buckeye is a small tree with spectacular red Spring flowers. It belongs to the Soapberry family of trees which include chestnuts and buckeyes.
- [Weeping Cherry](https://westmoorarboretum.org/weeping-cherry/): The Weeping Cherry, also called a Weeping Higan Cherry, is a grafted cultivar from Japan which produces beautiful Cherry blossoms every Spring.
- [Crabapple](https://westmoorarboretum.org/crabapple/): The Westmoor Arboretum's Crabapple was planted in 1990 and while small, continues to produce both blossoms and fruit. Magne for Lepidoptera (moths/butterflies)
- [White Spruce](https://westmoorarboretum.org/white-spruce/): White Spruce, Picea glauca, is a hardy native tree of Canada and the northern U.S. Life span is 250 years, and it is a valuable timber and pulpwood tree.
- [Cedar of Lebanon](https://westmoorarboretum.org/cedar-of-lebanon/): The Cedar of Lebanon tree is steeped in history dating back to the Phoenicians and extremely long-lived in its native habitat. Two specimens at the Arboretum.
- [White Oak](https://westmoorarboretum.org/white-oak/): The White Oak, Quercus alba, is one of the most valuable trees in the U.S. It is a keystone species ranked #1 in its support of a broad and complex food chain.
- [European Larch](https://westmoorarboretum.org/european-larch/): The European Larch is the third species of deciduous conifer found at the Arboretum and distinguished by thousands of cones which remain on the tree for years.
- [Bald Cypress](https://westmoorarboretum.org/bald-cypress/): The Bald Cypress is one of three species of deciduous conifers in the Westmoor Arboretum. Brilliant fall color and then it drops all of its needles every year
- [Common Sweetgum](https://westmoorarboretum.org/common-sweetgum/): Common Sweetgum is an impressive tree in all seasons with spiked fruit called "gumballs" on or around the tree for much of the year.
- [Sugar Pine](https://westmoorarboretum.org/sugar-pine/): Sugar Pine is the tallest and largest species of Pine Trees. The tree was planted at the Westmoor Arboretum to plan and test for for future climate viability.
- [Black Birch](https://westmoorarboretum.org/black-birch/): This Black Birch tree is one of the oldest trees in the Arboretum and may live to be 250 years old. Black Birch is a wonderful native keystone species.
- [Persimmon Trees](https://westmoorarboretum.org/persimmon-tree/): There are three young Persimmon trees in the Arboretum, and all are female. Persimmon is a dioecious tree - male and female flowers appear on different trees.
- [Eastern Hemlock](https://westmoorarboretum.org/eastern-hemlock/): Eastern Hemlocks were once one of most numerous and valuable trees in Eastern forests but the invasive introduction of the Woolly Adelgid has devastated trees.
- [London Planetree](https://westmoorarboretum.org/london-planetree/): The London Planetree is a cross (hybrid) of American Sycamore and the Asian Planetree popularized in the smoky cities of the late 1600s in London & Madrid.
- [Kanzan Cherry](https://westmoorarboretum.org/kanzan-cherry/): The Kanzan Cherry, native to Japan, is one of the most popularly planted ornamental trees in the U.S. Typical life span is less than 50 years,.
- [American Sycamore](https://westmoorarboretum.org/american-sycamore/): American Sycamore is a wonderful American tree with distinctive bark and seed balls, very large leaves, and attractive fall color in some years.
- [Bitternut Hickory](https://westmoorarboretum.org/bitternut-hickory/): The Bitternut Hickory features a soaring canopy typical of an Oak Hickory forest, tons of bitter nuts for wildlife, and unusual, brilliant fall color.
- [Shagbark Hickory](https://westmoorarboretum.org/shagbark-hickory/): Shagbark Hickory is easily recognized by its shaggy bark and large hickory nuts. Bright big catkins and tiny flowers in Spring, plus exceptional fall foliage.
- [Star Magnolia](https://westmoorarboretum.org/star-magnolia/): Star Magnolia, Magnolia stellata, is named after the star shape of its very early, white spring flower. The tree has unusual buds, flowers, and fruit.
- [Kentucky Coffee Tree](https://westmoorarboretum.org/kentucky-coffee-tree/): The Kentucky Coffee Tree, Gymnocladus dioicus, is one of the more unique trees at the Arboretum and features bipinnate compound leaves and excellent fall color.
- [Siebold Viburnum](https://westmoorarboretum.org/siebold-viburnum/): The Siebold Viburnum, Viburnum sieboldii, is a CT Notable Tree featuring unusual spring flowers, branching structure, and summer fruit.
- [Sugar Maple](https://westmoorarboretum.org/sugar-maple/): The Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum, is one of the longest lived maple trees and can reach 250 years of age. It is a keystone species of tree.
- [Red Maple](https://westmoorarboretum.org/red-maple/): The Red Maple, Acer rubrum, comprises 14 percent of the trees in the state of CT and features early spring flowers and samaras, plus spectacular fall foliage.
- [Mountain Laurel](https://westmoorarboretum.org/mountain-laurel/): Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia, is the State Flower of CT and features amazing late spring blooms. It is a broadleaf evergreen and keeps its leaves all year
- [Paperbark Maple](https://westmoorarboretum.org/paperbark-maple/): Paperbark Maple tree, Acer griseum, is an unusual maple with compound leaves that features beautiful peeling red bark. Also called the blood bark tree.
- [Westmoor Park & Arboretum Directions](https://westmoorarboretum.org/directions/): The Westmoor Arboretum is part of the 162 acre Westmoor Park located at 119 Flagg Road, West Hartford, CT 06117. This is the directions page using Google Maps.
- [Black Cherry](https://westmoorarboretum.org/black-cherry/): The Black Cherry tree, Prunus serotina, is a keystone native species of tree which provides sustenance for bacteria, fungi, insects, birds, and mammals.
- [Red Oak](https://westmoorarboretum.org/red-oak/): Red Oak, Quercus rubra, is one of the most important trees and is a keystone species which supports more than 400 species of wildlife.
- [Purple Smoke Tree](https://westmoorarboretum.org/purple-smoke-tree/): The Royal Purple Smoke Tree, Cotinus coggygria, is an ornamental non-native tree which produces a cluster of stems and panicles which resemble smoke in summer.
- [Black Walnut](https://westmoorarboretum.org/black-walnut/): Black Walnut trees are prized for their valuable lumber and feature large nuts which drop from the tree in early fall.
- [Norway Maple](https://westmoorarboretum.org/norway-maple/): The Norway Maple was widely planted in many areas in the U.S. before it was known as an invasive species which threatens native trees and shrubs.
- [Blue Spruce](https://westmoorarboretum.org/blue-spruce/): The Colorado Blue Spruce, Picea pungens, is native to the Rocky Mountains but frequently grown in the east. These trees were planted by Charles Hunter.
- [Japanese Stewartia](https://westmoorarboretum.org/japanese-stewartia/): Japanese Stewartia is a non-native ornamental with showy white flowers (camellia like) in Spring and an inconspicuous fruit in fall. Winter bark is attractive.
- [White Ash](https://westmoorarboretum.org/white-ash/): The entrance to Westmoor Park and Arboretum is guarded by a 100 plus year old White Ash tree. The tree is being treated for EAB (Emerald Ash Borer).
- [Copper Beech](https://westmoorarboretum.org/copper-beech/): The massive Copper Beech is the largest diameter (DBH) tree in our 162 acre Park and Arboretum but it is not the oldest. Copper Beeches are fast growing trees.
- [Honey Locust](https://westmoorarboretum.org/honey-locust/): This male Honey Locust is a mature, thorn-less tree which features fuzzy spring catkins and a stately winter habit. Fall color can be spectacular.
- [The Orchard](https://westmoorarboretum.org/the-orchard/): This fenced-in area of the Arboretum is known as The Orchard and is home to 14 fruiting trees (Apple, Pear, Peach) and also currants, strawberries, and others.
- [Norway Spruce](https://westmoorarboretum.org/norway-spruce/): The Norway Spruce is an evergreen conifer widely planted in the U.S. since 1860 with a pyramid shape. It features the largest cones of any Spruce tree.
- [Pear Tree](https://westmoorarboretum.org/pear-tree/)
- [Apple Trees](https://westmoorarboretum.org/apple-trees/)