Keeping Central Park Green  through the Central Park Conservancy's
tree care program generously funded by

Kwanzan cherry trees along the west side of the Reservoir

Welcome to Central Park's tree database.  Did you know that there are over 26,000 trees in the Park, covering 31 families within the deciduous and coniferous classes of trees,  71 genuses, and 152 species?  Watch a quick video to learn more.

On each page you will find images of the trees' leaves, fruit, flower, and bark.  By clicking on each image you will see a large image that provides more detail.  Over time, more trees will be added to the database, so please check back.

Click here for a list of trees in the database.

The Central Park Conservancy's Tree Care Crew is responsible for the daily care and nurturing of Central Park.  The tree crew provides extensive care for Central Park’s collection of trees, which includes one of the largest stands of American Elms in North America. The Crew and arborists prune and fertilize the trees and monitor and protect them from the stresses of the urban environment, including soil compaction, erosion, and acid rain.  The Tree Care Crew is also responsible for trimming the trees to keep the Park’s pathways clear and its 21 playgrounds safe from falling limbs.

In 2006, the Conservancy planted over 5,000 shrubs, 150 trees, and 2,000 tree seedlings throughout the Park.  In addition, over 3,000 cubic yards of leaf compost was generated from collected leaves, and over 3,000 cubic yards of wood chips was turned into mulch.  To learn more about these efforts, watch the tree planting and composting videos.

Recent tree care challenges include the removal of invasive species such as Norway Maple and Japanese Knotweed from the Park's coveted woodlands.  These species were replaced with native trees such as Red Oak and Tulip Tree, and shrubs, and wildflowers such as wood fern, aster, and goldenrod.  At the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, work also proceeds on the new woodland pathway that will serve as a wildflower and fern walk.  In addition, the Tree Care Crew has been trained to identify tree-killing pests such as the Asian longhorned beetle, so that infected trees can be removed and destroyed to prevent infestation.

Pine trees at the Arthur Ross Pinetum

The support of community-minded individuals and foundations is essential in the Conservancy’s efforts to keep the trees in Central Park vibrant and healthy for the enjoyment of the more than 25 million visitors who come each year.  To ensure the ongoing care of the trees, the Tree Trust, a program of the Women's Committee, was formed.  For information on the Tree Trust program and to contribute to the care of Central Park's trees, please click here.