Discover the Trees of The Stony Brook Arboretum

From native species to ornamental favorites, our tree collection showcases the diversity and beauty of the campus landscape. Explore individual tree profiles to learn more about their history, identifying features, and environmental benefits.

American Sweetgum

Famous for its spectacular fall color, it provides seasonal beauty and habitat for native wildlife.

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Blue Atlas Cedar

Prized for its stately form and evergreen foliage, it provides year-round beauty and shelter for wildlife.

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Chastetree

Blooming throughout summer, it provides abundant nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

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Chestnut Oak

This native oak produces abundant acorns that provide an essential food source for wildlife.

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Columnar English Oak

Its narrow form makes it ideal for smaller spaces while providing the lasting strength of an English Oak.

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Crabapple

Spring blossoms attract pollinators while its colorful fruit provides food for birds and other wildlife.

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Crape Myrtle

Known for its long-lasting summer flowers, it brings vibrant color and pollinator activity to the landscape.

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Dawn Redwood

Once thought extinct, this remarkable tree is treasured for its history and graceful seasonal beauty.

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Eastern Redbud

Grown for its colorful heart shaped foliage and spring blossoms, it supports early pollinators while adding vibrant landscape color.

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Flowering Dogwood

A treasured native tree, it provides spring flowers, fall color, and fruits that nourish many bird species.

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Golden Rain Tree

Valued for its bright summer flowers, it provides nectar for pollinators when few other trees are blooming.

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Horse Chestnut

Known for its striking spring blooms, it provides welcome shade and seasonal beauty in large landscapes.

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Japanese Maple

Admired for its graceful form and vibrant foliage, it brings exceptional beauty and seasonal color to the landscape.

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Kousa Dogwood

Valued for its long season of interest, it offers beautiful flowers, colorful fruit, and outstanding fall foliage.

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London Plane Tree

Renowned for its resilience, it provides abundant shade while thriving in challenging urban environments.

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Norway Spruce

A classic evergreen, it provides year-round shelter, nesting sites, and food for many wildlife species.

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Ohio Buckeye

Valued for its spring flowers and distinctive seeds, it provides nectar for pollinators and habitat for wildlife.

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Pin Oak

A valuable native oak, it supports hundreds of wildlife species while displaying brilliant fall color.

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Purple Fountain Beech

Its elegant form and deep purple foliage provide dramatic color and structure throughout the year.

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Purple Smoketree

Grown for its rich purple foliage and airy blooms, it provides bold color throughout the growing season.

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Red Contorted Hazel

Celebrated for its twisting branches and colorful foliage, it creates year-round interest in the landscape.

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Red Maple

A native favorite, it provides brilliant fall color while supporting birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

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River Birch

Well adapted to moist soils, it provides valuable habitat for wildlife and brilliant golden foliage in the fall.

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Serviceberry

An early spring bloomer, it provides nectar for pollinators, berries for birds, and beautiful fall color.

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Shagbark Hickory

A valuable native tree, it produces nutritious nuts that support birds, squirrels, and many other wildlife species.

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Southern Magnolia

This compact evergreen offers fragrant flowers, glossy foliage, and year-round ornamental beauty.

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Star Magnolia

One of the first trees to bloom each spring, it provides an important early nectar source for pollinators.

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Thornless Honey-Locust

Its open canopy provides light shade while supporting a wide variety of birds and beneficial insects.

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Weeping European Beech

Admired for its graceful weeping form, it serves as a striking focal point in the landscape.

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White Fir

Valued for its beauty and adaptability, it provides year-round interest while offering shelter and habitat for birds and other wildlife.

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