The peninsula north of the Linden Parking Lot (#16) is sometimes referred to as the Lagoon. Enjoy these trees while walking, birding, viewing wildlife, or boating.
1) Nothofagus antarctica Antarctic Beech
This tree is native to southern Chile and Argentina.
A deciduous tree with shaggy bark and small glossy leaves can be found north of the canoe launch.
It was once believed to be the southernmost growing tree on Earth until 2019, when a Nothofagus betuloides was found on the same island just slightly further south on Hornos Island, Chile.
Clif Edwards
Nothofagus antarctica
2) Ostrya japonica East Asian Hop-hornbeam
Ostrya japonica is native to Japan, China, and Korea and grows mainly at higher elevations (4,000-9,000 feet).
The smooth bark and spreading nature of the canopy make this a rather attractive tree in the garden.
Currently, the pale green hop-like catkins are on display.
Clif Edwards
Ostrya japonica
3) Quercus robur English Oak
These long-lived oaks are a popular tree in Europe with the oldest believed to be over 1,500 years old.
This oak has one of the most spreading canopies in the Lagoon.
Quercus robur provide valuable timber for humans and also have valuable food sources for insects and wildlife.
Clif Edwards
Quercus robur
4) Salix fragilis Crack Willow
This willow, a fast-growing tree with an irregular canopy, is native to Europe and Asia.
The Crack Willow bordering the canoe launch lives up to its name, as a large section of it cracked and is now tipped into the lake in an artistic fashion.
Unfortunately, this tree has escaped cultivation and is considered invasive in New Zealand, South Africa, and parts of the United States.
Clif Edwards
Salix fragilis
5) Tilia mongolica Mongolian Lime
This Tilia has a coarsely-toothed leaf margin that is unusual for the genus.
Tilia mongolica is native to Mongolia, eastern Russia, and northern China.
This tree was discovered by French botanist Pere David in 1864 and was introduced to Arnold Arboretum, the oldest public arboretum in North America, by 1882.
