We have a ready-made arboretum here in Lynn, Salem and Peabody by Spring Pond. The trees are found readily in Spring Pond Woods on the old estate. Richard Sullivan Fay, a historic land owner imported 200 acres of rare flora from all parts of the world, and many of these species are believed to of been seen here first in the country! In days of old, the trees were labeled for those who strolled through the estate to admire the foliage. We hope to revive this historic landscape and bring it back to its days of glory.
The flora is inventoried as follows:- Jasmine from the Mediterranean
- Bitter Night Shade, native to the Mediterranean in Europe or Asia
- Mock-orange, native to America, Asia or southeast Europe
- Asiatic Day Flower, native to east or south Asia
- Lemon mint, native to the Mediterranean in Europe
- Bamboo, native to east Asia
- Red Oak, unique species
- Norway Spruce, native to Europe
- Black Locus, native to southeastern United States
- Tulip Tree, unidentified
- Austrian Pine, native to Europe
- European Mountain Ash, native to the Mediterranean in Europe or Asia
- Birch, unique species
- Sasafras, native to North America and Asia
- Mulberry, native to the subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, Europe or Americas
- Scotch Pine, native to Europe or Asia
- Missletoe, native to Great Britain or Europe
- Pussy Willow, unidentified to native country
- Rhododendrum, native to southern Asia, southern Europe, northern Australia or southern Americas
- Hyacinth, native to eastern Mediterranean or Asia
- White Campion, native to Europe, Asia and Africa
- Elm, native to Asia
- Aster, native to Europe and western Asia
- Mountain Laurel
- Honey Locus
- Atlantic White Cedar
- American Beech
- American White Birch
- Larch Tamarack
- Sugar Maple
- Lady’s Slippers Orchids
Other unique flora and trees remain unidentifiable
Photo above: Spring Pond Advocates taking an inventory of the trees.
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