Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
http://www.arboretum.purdue.edu/
http://www.purdue.edu/buildings_grounds/trees/website/
Date Visited : 7 June 2013
During the summer of 2013 I spent a day at Purdue University to coordinate the design of a new science plaza. Between meetings I took the opportunity to walk the "Green Trail" of the Purdue Campus Arboretum.
Of particular interest along this tree walk was a fantastic Cedar of Lebanon. The conifer is reminiscent of a large shaggy beast, hunched protectively over the collection of precious dragon eggs hanging within its sheltered boughs. My only disappointment was the tree's less than romantic setting, situated between a street and a parking lot.
During my walk I was only able to explore a small fraction of expansive campus. Across Purdue's grounds I witnessed a huge variety of flora; some of it young, much of it mature. I hope to return again next year to explore more of the extensive tree walking tour.
