A guide to choosing a memorial tree through the Lincoln Park Conservancy. Lists flowering and non-flowering tree species with descriptions, bloom times, and wildlife value.
This is a guide from the Lincoln Park Conservancy for choosing a memorial tree to dedicate. It is intended for individuals or groups who wish to honor someone by planting a tree in Lincoln Park. The book presents a selection of tree species, both flowering and non-flowering, with detailed descriptions to help the reader make a choice.
The document opens with a table of contents listing flowering memorial trees. These include American Beech, American Plum, American Yellowwood, Black Cherry, Common Witch-Hazel, Downy Hawthorn, Eastern Redbud, Kentucky Coffee Tree, several magnolia species, Ohio Buckeye, Pagoda Dogwood, Paw Paw, Prairie Crabapple, Sassafras, three serviceberry varieties, Tulip Tree, and Wafer Ash. Each species is given a page number.
A second table of contents covers non-flowering memorial trees. These include American Larch, American Linden, Bitternut Hickory, Blue Beech, Eastern Hemlock, Hackberry, Ironwood, Jack Pine, two maple species, five oak species, Quaking Aspen, River Birch, Shellbark Hickory, Sycamore, and White Pine. The same page-number format is used.
The flowering tree section begins with individual entries. For American Beech, the text gives its scientific name, height (50-80 ft), spread (40-80 ft), bloom time (April-May), bloom description (yellowish-green), and the wildlife it supports (mammals, birds, insects). It notes the smooth gray bark, spikey fruit, and golden bronze fall color.
Further entries cover American Plum (white fragrant flowers, edible fruit, 15-25 ft height), American Yellowwood (white flowers, yellow fall color, 30-50 ft), Black Cherry (white flower clusters, dark fruit, 50-80 ft), Common Witch-Hazel (yellow flowers in late fall, 15-20 ft), Downy Hawthorn (white flowers, red berries, 20-30 ft), and Eastern Redbud (pink flowers, heart-shaped leaves, 20-30 ft). Each entry includes bloom time, bloom description, and wildlife support.
The book is designed as a reference for selecting a dedicated tree. It provides practical details such as height, spread, and seasonal interest. Contact information for the conservancy is given for questions or decisions. The document appears to be a complete catalog of available memorial trees.