YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
ADOPT-A-TREE PROGRAM
"Putting Down Roots for the Future"
Planting trees for the future and supporting an arboretum is a satisfying decision that can be shared by all. You can be on the ground floor of an arboretum's growth and also support ZooMontana with the donation of a tree or shrub in several areas of the arboretum and at the same time share in the growth of the tree for decades to come. By adopting a tree you are also adopting a new member to your family and contributing to a healthy environment for all families.
A donation of $ TBD and selection of your tree will help the arboretum and Zoo grow for the future. It includes planting, watering, maintenance and nurturing plus a plaque celebrating its adoption. Call the Zoo at (406) 652-8100 for further information.
FOSTER WATERFOWL REFUGE
You can be a part of the new Foster Waterfowl Refuge by adopting a tree to be planted in the Zoo's newest area. It will be available for you and other visitors to view as it grows in our Montana climate and eventually provide a habitat for birds and other wildlife. Choose from the selections below. We will update each trees availability as the year progresses. A contact form can be found on the bottom of the page.
Boxelder Acer negundo 'Sensation'
Plant Description: The leaves of this hardy tree emerge copper red, fading to green with red highlights in the summer then turning bright red in the fall. It is highly adaptable to site conditions including wet or dry soils. It's form is pyramidal in youth then spreading with age. (4) available
HoneyLocust Gleditsia triacanthos
Also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. (1) available
Picea glauca Black Hills Spruce
The white spruce, is a species of spruce native to the northern temperate and boreal forests in North America. It can also be found in the Black Hills of South Dakota gradually adopting parts of Montana. (5) available
Populus deltoides Siouxland Cottonwood
The majestic Cottonwood tree has graced the wetlands and river beds of North America since time immemorial. With heart-shaped leaves that are designed to catch the slightest breeze, this tree brings a tremendous amount of interest to the landscape. The Siouxland is of a cottonless variety. (2) available
Populus tremuloides Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides is a deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America, one of several species referred to by the common name aspen. It is commonly called quaking aspen, trembling aspen, American aspen, mountain, golden aspen or trembling poplar. (4) available
Prunus virginiana Western Chokeberry
Prunus virginiana, commonly called chokeberry, bitter-berry, chokecherry, Virginia bird cherry, and western chokecherry, is a species of bird cherry native to North America. Its fall fruit is very popular with birds and the flowers in spring are a pollinator favorite. (6) available
THE DELL & SENSORY GARDEN SOUTH HILL
Each year the arboretum selects its "Trial Species", a particular plant or tree that provides a new introduction or a selection that enhances the current collection. This year the Lilac was chosen to add color and texture to these two unique areas. The Dell is a small nature path located behind the Otter and Badger habitats. The Sensory Garden's South Hill provides a visual location for Lilacs of many shades and sizes. Some of the available cultivars are listed below. Call the Zoo for a current list if a particular color is requested. (20) available
Pocahontas
Mount Baker
Sensation
Bloomerang Purple
Primrose
Miss Kim
Prairie Petite
President Grevy
Royalty
Double Blue
Beauty of Moscow
Baby Miss Kim
Donald Wyman
Wonder Blue
Substitutions may be necessary if current item is out of stock.
FOSTER WATERFOWL REFUGE
If your tastes go to a smaller variety you can adopt a variety of unique native and nearly-native shrubs. These selections range from the common Red twig Dogwood to Wood's Rose a.k.a Mountain Rose (picture on left) to the Honeyberry. All have a unique and original quality. Call the Zoo for a current list.
(157) available
The Yellowstone Arboretum, through the direction of ZooMontana, offers a variety of lasting memorial trees and adopt-a-trees to honor a special person or family or event in your life while providing important financial support for the Arboretum and the Zoo. If you need assistance in making a gift to the Friends of the Arboretum, please call the ZooMontana office at
(406) 652-8100.
Click Here for a list of all available memorial programs. Click Here for a descriptive listing of recommended memorial trees.