What is an urban tree collection?

The trees along this road are part of the Urban Tree Collection. They are used for on-going research by the Urban Horticulture Institute to select the best trees and shrubs to thrive in urban areas, which must tolerate compact soil, road salt, and other stresses. Trees, shrubs and other plants are vital to the quality of life in urban areas for their ability to keep temperatures cooler, reduce water pollution, manage stormwater, provide beauty, and much more.

Korean Mountain Ash (pictured above) is a valuable "street tree" and grows in the Urban Tree Collection.

Learn more about the Urban Horticulture Institute and the trees in this collection in this two-minute audio narrative.