The MUSC Arboretum

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About the MUSC Arboretum

Dawn Redwood Tree 

An arboretum is a collection of trees for study or display. The MUSC Arboretum can be experienced anywhere on the entire 90-acre main campus. Our inventory of over 2500 trees ranges from ancient live oaks to new fruit saplings. Each tree has a care plan to ensure it is as healthy as possible in our urban environment. Lowcountry native trees make up over 60% of the campus inventory.

In addition to the healing and calming benefits provided by a healthy tree canopy, trees also offer a reduction in air pollution by converting substances from the air to oxygen, reducing noise pollution, and capturing and filtering storm water runoff.

Visit the MUSC Arboretum Facebook Page or MUSC Arboretum Instagram Page for more information on events, featured trees, and photos.

Arborist Fruit Tree Video Series

These video lessons were put together in celebration of the MUSC Arboretum 10th Anniversary Celebration and feature Andrew Hargett, MUSC’s Arborist.

Andrew, MUSC Arborist, kneeling next to citrus tree  

Planting Fruit Trees

MUSC Arborist next to a citrus tree in a container 

Fruit Trees in Containers

Image of MUSC Arborist Andrew H fertilizing a citrus tree 

Fertilizing Fruit Trees

Andrew, MUSC Arborist getting ready to prune a citrus tree 

Pruning Fruit Trees

Mission

The mission of the MUSC Arboretum is to transform the university campus into a place of optimal healing and learning by creating an urban landscape that invigorates, inspires, and teaches through nature.

MUSC Arboretum Milestones

MUSC Tree Plotter

All trees on campus are documented, measured and regularly inspected for health. Our Tree Plotter software allows anyone to learn more about individual trees on campus.

Explore the Tree Plotter 

Select the tree to learn its common name, scientific name, diameter, health and other information.Check back here soon for Tree Tours on MUSC Campus or contact the MUSC Grounds Department to schedule campus walking tours to learn more about the MUSC Arboretum.