The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University was established in 1821.  Occupying 281 acres, the Arboretum’s living collection of trees, shrubs, and woody vines is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and best documented of its kind in the world. The living collection is supported by comprehensive curatorial documentation, herbaria containing more than 1.3 million specimens.

The available woodsources from the arboretum include oaks, cherries, beeches, chestnuts, boxelder maples, and more.