About Lone Elm Arboretum
Protect, Cultivate, Educate
The Lone Elm Arboretum is an arboretum located in Joplin, Missouri, established in 2016 by a group of local residents. The collection at Lone Elm contains over 150 trees representing nearly 40 unique species of woody plants. Its purpose is to inspire the community of Joplin to experience nature, to value the trees in our area, and to educate citizens about arbor issues.
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Objectives and Goals:
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Maintain a variety of native tree species in a healthy and environmentally friendly manner
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Serve as a sanctuary for community members to experience nature
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Observe Arbor Day and provide related activities
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Host educational events to engage local students in nature
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Serve as an outdoor classroom for local schools
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Provide a model for other local arboretums
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Expand our tree collection to 50 unique, native species within 2 years
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Publicize arboretum work through videos, pamphlets, and social media
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Conduct seminars on proper tree planting, species selection, and tree care
Our Collections
List of Unique Species
Acer Palmatum - Japanese Maple
Acer Pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Maple
Acer Rubrum - Red Maple
Acer Saccharinum - Silver Maple
Acer Saccharum - Sugar Maple
Acer Spicatum - Mountain Maple
Albizia Julibrissin - Mimosa
Betula Nigra - River Birch
Betula Papyrifera - Paper Birch
Buxus Microphylla - Boxwood
Carya Cordiformis - Bitternut Hickory
Catalpa Speciosa - Northern Catalpa
Cercis Canadensis - Redbud
Cornus Florida - Flowering Dogwood
Ilex x Attenuata - Savannah Holly
Ilex x Meserveae - Blue Holly
Juniperus Squamata - Blue Star Juniper
Lagerstroemia Indica - Crape Myrdle
Liquidambar Styraciflua - Sweet Gum
Malus Pumila - Paradise Apple
Nyssa Sylvatica - Black Gum
Pinus Nigra - Austrian Pine
Pinus Strobus - Eastern White Pine
Pinus Sylvestris - Scotch Pine
Pinus Taeda - Loblolly Pine
Populus Deltoides - Eastern Cottonwood
Prunus Serotina - Black Cherry
Prunus Subhirtella 'Autumnalis' - Higan Cherry
Pyrus Calleryana - Bradford Pear
Quercus Macrocarpa - Bur Oak
Quercus Marilandica - Blackjack Oak
Quercus Palustris - Pin Oak
Quercus Stellata - Post Oak
Rhododendron Arboreum - Red Rhododendron
Sassafras Albidum - Sassafrass
Thuja (Standish x Plicata) - Thuja Green Giant
Ulmus Americana - American Elm
Viburnum Rhytidophyllum - Leatherleaf Viburnum
