Marshall W. Mayberry Arboretum
Come For a Visit
The Arboretum was dedicated in 1979 after the founding member of the Botany program at Central Washington University, Dr. Marshall W. Mayberry. Since that time, the Biological Science Department has proudly hosted and promoted the Arboretum. Dr. Mayberry served as a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences at Central Washington University for 23 years and continued to teach part time at CWU for many years after his retirement.
A Museum of Trees
Along with being a beautiful shared space that is enjoyed year round, the arboretum affords us an opportunity to view a wide assortment of species in one location.
The initial planting for the arboretum included seven trees: Dawn Redwood, European Hornbeam, American Sweetgum, White Ash, Japanese Zelkova, European White Birch and a Little-leaf Linden. The arboretum has grown since that time to include more than 80 trees native to areas that span the globe.
Many of the trees currently in the arboretum have been planted in honor of Biology professors and several are CWU Class Trees.
Want to learn more?
An interactive online map of the arboretum is available and includes information on which trees are dedicated to past members of CWU or to classes. We welcome you to explore in person the next time you are on the beautiful CWU Ellensburg Campus. A walking tour map is provided for easy off-line viewing.
The Arboretum surrounds the CWU Biology Greenhouse which houses plants for instruction and research purposes and hosts open hours for the public during the academic school year every most every Friday from 1:00-3:00. When planning to the arboretum, please also consider stopping by the greenhouse.
Directions
The Marshall W. Mayberry Aboretum is located off of University Way, north on Wildcat Way in front of Dean Hall (next to the Science Building).
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