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Trees at Historic Woodlawn
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Purple European Beech tree, an Ohio State Champion, boasts a nearly 17' girth. |
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Woodlawn
has gained national recognition as an arboretum although it is not affiliated
with a university and no arbor studies are done in the cemetery. The cemetery's
first superintendent, horticulturist Frank Eurich (1876-1900), created a mixture
of rare and common, national and international flora. The three hundred or so
species of trees at Woodlawn represent an excellent mix of varieties found in
a typical Eastern deciduous woodland area.
Of note is the one remaining Ohio State Champion, a Purple European Beech tree.
This "best in Ohio" tree was judged on its circumference, its overall height,
and the average size of its crown point measured from shade edge to shade edge.
This outstanding specimen is approximately 110 years old and is located in the
northern point of Section 39. It measured 68 feet high with a nearly 17-foot girth
and an 82-1/2-foot crown when it was ranked in 1996. One can't miss it; it's an
80' ball of purple and the trunk looks like the largest elephant's leg imaginable!
Important plantings include:
- A grove of 19
Ohio Buckeye trees located along the Jackman Road side of the cemetery.
- A pleasant mix
of western conifers including Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine,
Limber Pine, Austrian Pine and Scots Pine. Many of these specimens are located
at either end of the historic Main Bridge.
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beautiful flowering crab seen through the arch of one of Woodlawn's many family
memorials |
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- European Alder
trees located along the lake. These old trees are among the earliest planted at
Woodlawn. Alder seedlings can be found in abundance downstream along the creek
flowing out of Woodlawn, into the city. There are none upstream!
- A true Red
Buckeye tree located near the center of Section 10. This specimen is in full bloom
in mid-May and hummingbirds are attracted to it because of its striking color.
- Two substantial
Yellowwood trees remain in Section 19 along Jackman
Road. They are noted for their extreme fragrance when in bloom in late May and
early June.
- Two American
Elms survived the 1950's invasion of Dutch Elm disease. One is located on the
west side of Section 41 and one is in the center of Section 44.
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- Woodlawn hosts
a great variety of well-known common trees as well, including: Yellow Poplar or
Tulip Tree, Sweet Gum, Sugar Maple, American and European Beech, Red Maple, White
Ash, Green Ash, Dogwood, Redbud, Star Magnolia, Canadian Hemlock and European
Larch.
Woodlawn is committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the historic
cemetery. Realizing the importance of trees to the overall landscape design, new
trees are planted as dead trees are cleared.
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