Take a virtual tour today of our collections!Ĭommemorative and Memorial Benches placed within Chadwick Arboretum Composite Benchesīenches are 6′ long and composed of recycled composite with black steel legs. Records of commemorative and memorial trees with the donor(s) name, honoree’s name, and/or sentiment, as well as the location are mapped through a new interactive mapping too l. A second plaque includes the botanical and common name of the tree. The plate may include the donor’s name, honoree’s name, and personal sentiment as space permits. The installation schedule for memorial trees is as follows: Request DateĪll commemorative and memorial trees will be recognized with a 2" x 4" metal plate mounted on a composite post. Additionally, there are existing trees or recently installed trees on campus that can also be designated as a memorial or commemorative tree. The cost of installing, maintaining, and mapping a commemorative or memorial tree is $3,000. The partnership between the arboretum director and the University Landscape Architect enhances the horticultural teaching collections and ensures a diverse and beautiful landscape throughout the Arboretum and the greater Columbus campus.Ĭommemorative and memorial trees are professionally planted and can endure for more than a lifetime, but are only replaced if damage or death occurs within the first 10 years of planting. *Please note that the Limestone Bench program is indefinitely postponed at this time.įor more information about our Commemorative and Memorial Tree and Bench program, please consult the Chadwick Memorial Tree and Bench Policy document. Please click on item titles for additional details. View the table below for a summary of commemorative gift options. The director of the Chadwick Arboretum consults with internal horticulture and design staff to determine the planting location and species of the trees, and the location of benches that are installed within the Chadwick Arboretum grounds.įor commemorative and memorial trees and benches installed on the general Columbus campus grounds, the arboretum director consults with the University Landscape Architect on species of trees and planting location, as well as the location of benches. Trees and benches that honor the accomplishments or are given in memory of a loved one, colleague, or organization, can be installed within the three garden sites of the Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens, and on the general Columbus campus grounds. For specific information about these possibilties, please contact the Chadwick Arboretum by emailing us at and Memorial There are many ways to support Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens and we welcome your participation at any level.
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