Linda Hall Library arboretum in the fall
Linda Hall Library Arboretum

Arboretum

The grounds surrounding the Library are home to over 300 trees representing 48 genera, 130 species, 11 champion trees, and the renowned tree peonies.

ABOUT THE ARBORETUM

When Herbert and Linda Hall bequeathed their estate for the purpose of establishing a public library, it was their wish that the grounds on which their former home stood be appropriately preserved and maintained so “that the surrounding trees and grass shall add beauty and dignity” to the Library. Accordingly, the Linda Hall Library's grounds have been managed for more than 70 years as an urban arboretum, a garden of trees within the city. Complementing the Library's mission, tree acquisition has emphasized obtaining unusual and underutilized trees that are adapted to the local environment.

The grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Linda Hall Library armillary sphere

COLLECTIONS & GARDENS

CHAMPION TREES

The Linda Hall Library Arboretum is home to 11 Kansas City Champion Trees. 

NATIVE CORNER

The Native Corner is home to a variety of plants native to the Kansas City area such as, witch hazel, spicebush, and Annabelle hydrangeas. 

PEONY GARDENS

The Linda Hall Library Arboretum’s Peony Gardens contains more than 70 tree peonies of approximately 65 varieties.

VIBURNUM CORNER

Viburnums are valuable to wildlife, such as bees, insects, birds, and small mammals, by providing habitat and food in the form of flowers and berries.

WOODLAND GARDEN

A collection of shade-loving plants at the southeast edge of the Arboretum.

BARTLETT COURTYARD

The Courtyard was awarded the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Gold Award of Excellence in 2021.

Search the Arboretum

Looking for a specific tree or plant? Search by scientific or common name, season of interest, year planted, and more.

ARBORETUM MAP

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

All Trees

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