Welcome to Shelby Avenue Arboretum tree index. This is a comprehensive resource for understanding the case array of tree species throughout the arboretum. Each tree species planted in and around the project can be found in this section with detailed information about the tree species, how it grows, uses, and why it makes a good fit for the space.
Use the options below to sort and find a specific tree in the arboretum and learn more about it. The goal of this index is to offer you better insight and appreciation of each tree in the project.
The index explains the following:
If you’re a Nashville resident that could plant a tree, this is a guide for understanding what will work best on your property. We will also offer resources to connect you with local area nurseries where you can source the trees you see growing in the project.
The Shelby Avenue Arboretum is a community-grown project led by Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and is in partnership with NTCC and Metro Nashville.
Nashville Tree Conservation Corps
PO BOX 60683
Nashville, TN 37206
