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Trees of Ole Miss

Trees are essential components of any landscape design.

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Employee aerating the Grove at Ole Miss

Trees are an Integral Part of the University's Identity and Legacy

The trees on the Ole Miss campus are more than just part of the landscape. From the towering oaks lining the walkways to the vibrant maples and flowering species that grace the campus, these trees provide beauty, shade, and a sense of history. 

There are well over two thousand tress on the Ole Miss campus. Here are just a few of the trees that that we enjoy year round:

  • American Elm
  • Green Ash
  • Bigleaf Magnolia
  • Boxelder
  • Norther Catalpa
  • Flowering Dogwood 

If you've ever been to Ole Miss you know that the Grove, the heart of our campus, is as beautiful as it is because of the trees that offer shade to students in the summertime and change colors in the fall. The Department of Landscape Services is proud to keep our trees healthy and vibrant year after year. 

A Digital Approach to Campus Sustainability

TreePlotter is a cutting-edge digital tool that enables detailed mapping, monitoring, and analysis of the university's tree population, supporting sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of campus green spaces.

Champion Trees: A Living Legacy of Nature's Strength and Beauty

Champion trees are the largest known trees of their species, recognized for their exceptional size, age, and historical significance. These trees are often measured and recorded based on criteria such as height, trunk circumference, and canopy spread, serving as symbols of ecological and cultural value.
Northern Catalpa tree on the Ole Miss Campus

Northern Catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Circumference:

22'7"

Crown:

68'0"

Height:

76'

Location:

Next to Student Union

Osage Orange tree on the Ole Miss Campus

Osage Orange

Maclura pomifera

Circumference:

15'1"

Crown:

49'11"

Height:

70'

Location:

Near Ole Miss Museum

  • Tree Trails

    Walking the Ole Miss Tree Trails offers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse and vibrant tree collection that graces the university campus. These self-guided trails take visitors on a scenic journey through a variety of tree species, each with its own story and ecological importance.

    Tree Trails Map

  • Tree Donation

    Donated trees will be thoughtfully planted in a memorial garden, with the names of donors prominently displayed on a central plaque (such as on a gazebo, wall, or bench). For more details on how to donate a tree, please refer to the policy.

    Tree Donation Policy