It is a great time to get outdoors. But instead of going to a popular trail where you will encounter many people, consider enjoying some of our city’s natural beauty. Arbor Day was just a couple of weeks ago, but what better way to celebrate than appreciating the beauty of our city’s trees! Here are a few spots where you can check out some unique specimens!
University of Utah State Arboretum of Utah
The U campus has a huge selection of trees, mostly native and others exotic. Keep an eye out for the plaques or you can use their interactive map. Most of the notable trees are located around President’s Circle but you can find a Tree of Hippocrates by the School of Medicine.
Capitol Hill Cherry Blossoms
At the end of WWII, Japan sent a number of cherry trees to Utah as a symbol of friendship. Stroll around the walkway and take in the sight of over 400 trees! These flowers don’t last long so go check them out this weekend! If you can’t make it up the hill, a few cherry trees are also planted near Temple Square downtown.
Murray City Park - Joan M Hardle Memorial Arboretum
Dedicated in 1982, this portion of the Murray City Park has over 1000 trees. This spring, look out for the flowering crabapple trees. Take a look at their PDF map or an online interactive map on their website
Trees in your neighborhood
Lastly, don’t overlook the trees on your street or favorite park! The Urban Forestry division has a neat interactive map where you can look up the trees on your block. If you are so inclined, you can even request for one to be planted on your parkstrip this fall.
