Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lovely as a Tree
Aiken Citywide Arboretum
Aiken's residents know trees are one of the city's greatest assets. Aiken has been recognized as a Tree City USA every year since 1985. Even the city's Visit Aiken logo has trees. In fact, Aiken is home to one of the most diverse collections of trees found in any urban landscape and a four-mile radius of the city has been designated a Citywide Arboretum. Some of the most spectacular trees grow along Colleton Avenue - the Arboretum Walking Trail.
Preserving Our Trees
Aiken and its residents are dedicated to preserving their arboreal heritage. The City of Aiken, Aiken Land Conservancy, and Aiken Streetscapes have teamed up to preserve and protect Aiken's trees for future generations. The group commissioned an assessment of all trees on city property to create a roadmap for their future care.
What to Look for:
Look for the label at each tree to learn more.
Did You Know?
Many of the trees were planted by the owners of a local rare plant mail order nursery called Woodlanders.
Erected 2022 by the City of Aiken and the Hitchcock Woods Foundation with additional support from the Aiken Land Conservancy and Aiken
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 33° 33.374′ N, 81° 43.581′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. It is on South Boundary Avenue Southwest west of Laurens Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Laurens St SW, Aiken SC 29801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Augusta and in the Midlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plant a Pollinator Buffet (a few steps from this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
