Willow Oak — Quercus phellos
Location: Shuford House & Gardens, 534 3rd Ave NW

Shuford House was built in 1904 by A.A. Shuford. The city acquired the house and gardens in 1971 and it was declared a local landmark in 1987. This Willow Oak has a 17' circumference, is a focal point of the garden and has been witness to many weddings and events.

Post Oak — Quercus stellata
Location: Shuford House & Gardens, 534 3rd Ave NW

Shuford House was built in 1904 by A.A. Shuford. The city acquired the house and gardens in 1971 and it was declared a local landmark in 1987. This Post Oak has a circumference of 10' 3 1/2".

Kobus Magnolia — Magnolia kobus
Location: Ivey Arboretum in Carolina Park, NC Hwy 127 & 1st Ave NE

This species of magnolia was introduced from Japan in 1865. This tree was planted by George Ivey during his work creating the arboretum.

Common Horsechestnut — Aesculus hippocastanum
Location: Ivey Arboretum in Carolina Park, NC Hwy 127 & 1st Ave NE

This tree, planted by George Ivey, has a circumference of more than 8'. Native to Greece and Albania, this species is planted in many countries throughout Europe.

Bald Cypress — Taxodium distichum
Location: Ivey Arboretum in Carolina Park, NC Hwy 127 & 1st Ave NE

This native tree is located in one of the smaller areas across from the main acreage of the park. Already mature before NC Hwy 127 was widened, a tree well was constructed around the base to protect it from the change in grade.