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Basic Information
Collection NameVanderbilt University Arboretum
Preferred CodeVanderbilt
Kind of CollectionBotanical garden
LocationUnited States
Size in WordsFifty six thousand identified and geolocated individual trees
Size as Number5625
Year Founded1988
Contact Details
PersonPamela J. Sevy
PositionDirector of Arboretum, Campus Landscape Architect
EmailClick to display
Websitehttp://bioimages.vanderbilt.ed ...
Address
DepartmentCampus Planning & Construction
Street122 Bryan Bldg.
CityNashville
StateTN
Post Code37240
Country NameUSA
Geolocation
Longitude-86.8024000000
Latitude36.1482000000
Nontechnical Description
The arboretum itself consists of the campus of Vanderbilt University. It was first referred to as an "arboretum" in May 1879, only six years after the university was founded. The arboretum seeks to represent the variety of trees native to Tennessee as well as to illustrate various ornamental species. It contains three Tennessee state champion trees (Japanese zelkova, green hawthorn, and hedge maple).
Taxonomic Scope
Approximately 170 species of trees and shrubs.
Geographic Scope
The campus of Vanderbilt University, located in urban Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Host Institution
Institution NameVanderbilt University
TypeUniversity
Institution URIhttp://www.vanderbilt.edu/
Record Metadata
Record ID113654
Last Edit BySteven Baskauf
Created2010-08-01 00:27:28
Modified2010-12-07 18:01:39
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