Carlisle S. Page Arboretum, Botanical garden in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, United States.
Carlisle S. Page Arboretum is a botanical garden containing 800 labeled trees representing 63 different species spread across the grounds. Informational plaques help visitors identify individual species and learn about their characteristics and origins.
The arboretum was established to preserve the natural forest growth on the cemetery grounds while creating a space for botanical learning. This integration of existing trees reflects an approach that connects nature with the memorial purpose of the site.
The space is named after a botanist and serves as a place where visitors learn to recognize native and imported tree species. Walking through the grounds, people encounter these plants in their natural setting, integrated into the cemetery's quiet landscape.
The grounds can be explored on self-guided paths with informative signs at most trees throughout the property. It is helpful to allow time for slow exploration and to read the labels in order to appreciate the variety of species.
The arboretum contains eight nationally recognized champion trees, including an American Fringe Tree and an Atlas Cedar, among the oldest or largest of their kind. These exceptional specimens are scattered across the grounds and demonstrate the botanical significance of this collection.
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