Making Boston greener, one tree at a time
Upcoming Events: ​​
Sat, Oct. 11 from 10am-2pm remove/clean gator bags, fix fencing and tree trunk protectors, hang solar lights, plant daffodils. Meet near new Neighborhood Center.
Sat, Oct. 25 10am meet at West End Library garden to move raised beds.
Late Nov hang wreaths along Thoreau Path, meet near Neighborhood Center.
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Email wetreebostoncwo@gmail.com if you'd like to measure trees on your own schedule.
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We Need You!!​
Watering only Mon at 5:30pm and Thu at 7:30am.
Join us any time you are free or email us at wetreeboston@gmail.com to learn more.​​​​
Our Trees
Welcome to the WETree Boston Tree Library! Each tree featured here is part of our living collection planted along Thoreau Path in Boston's West End. Cared for by dedicated local residents, these trees not only beautify the neighborhood but also represent our community’s commitment to the environment and urban sustainability. Explore the library to learn more about each tree and the people who help them thrive.
01
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Grows to 10-30' tall and produces white flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2022
Lovingly cared for by Jay
02
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Grows 10-30' tall and produces white flowers in the spring.
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2022
Lovingly cared for by Rhea and Radhika
03
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Grows 10-30' tall and produces white flowers in the spring.
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2022
In loving memory of Vincent F. Raso
Lovingly cared for by Rhea and Radhika
04
Venus Dogwood
Cornus x elwinortonii
Grows 15-18' tall and produces white flowers in the spring.
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2022
Lovingly cared for by Alexandra
05
Leonard Messel Magnolia
Magnolia x leobneri 'Leonard Messel'
Grows to 20-30' tall and produces white flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2022
In loving memory of R. Shirley Burton
Lovingly cared for by Hernon
06
Snow Fountain Cherry Prunus x subhirtella 'Snozofam'
Grows 8-15' tall and produces white flowers in the spring.
Donated by Boston College
Planted October 2022
In loving memory of Alana Shepard
Lovingly cared for by Clara and Charlotte
07
Cherokee Princess Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Proncess'
Grows to 8-15’ tall and produces white blossoms in Spring
Donated by Boston College
​Planted October 2022
In loving memory of Alana Shepard
Lovingly cared for by Clara and Charlotte
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08
Chestnut Oak
Quercus prinus
Grows to 60-70’ tall
Donated by Boston College
Planted October 2022
In loving memory of Amelia A. Thomas
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
09
Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
Grows to 40-60' tall
Donated by Boston College
Planted October 2022
In loving memory of John J Callaghan Jr
Lovingly cared for by Stuart and George
10
Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
Grows to 40-60' tall
Donated by Boston College
Planted October 2022
In loving memory of John J Callaghan Jr
Lovingly cared for by Stuart and George
11
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Grows to 10-30’ tall and produces white blossoms in Spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted April 2023
Lovingly cared for by Eileen​
12
Pink Weeping Cherry
Prunus subhirtella var. pendula
Grows to 20-30’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted April 2023
Lovingly cared for by Eileen
13
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum "Crimson Queen'
Grows to 10-12.5' tall
Donated by Dentsu
Planted April 2023
Lovingly cared for by Emilio
14
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Male)
Grows to 40-50’ tall
Donated by Dentsu
Planted April 2023
Lovingly cared for by Cayla
15
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Male)
Grows to 40-50’ tall
Donated by Dentsu
Planted April 2023
Lovingly cared for by Cayla
16
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' (Male)
Grows to 40-50’ tall
Donated by Dentsu
Planted April 2023
Lovingly cared for by Cayla
17
Stellar Pink Dogwood
Cornus x 'Rutgan'
Grows to 20-25' tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2022
Lovingly cared for by Hernon
18
Dawn Redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Grows to 50-60’ tall
Donated by Northeastern University Arboretum
Planted May 2023
Lovingly cared for by Wendy and Suzanne
19
Cherokee Princess Pink Dogwood
Cornus florida
Grows to 15-30’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Northeastern University
Planted April 2024
In loving memory of Florence Clarke
Lovingly cared for by Amy
20
Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Grows to 20-25’ tall and produces scarlet-purple flowers in the spring
Donated by Northeastern University
Planted April 2024
Lovingly cared for by Riley
21
Cherokee Brave Dogwood
Cornus florida
Grows to 15-30' tall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance Grant and Florence's friends
Planted June 2025, replaced Swamp White Oak
In loving memory of Florence Clarke
Lovingly cared for by Avi
22
Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
Grows to 50-60' tall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance Grant and Florence's friends
Originally planted May 2024, replaced in October 2024
In loving memory of Florence Clarke
Lovingly cared for by watering team
23
Cherokee Brave Dogwood
Cornus florida
Grows to 15-30’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance Grant
Planted May 2024
In loving memory of Florence Clarke
Lovingly cared for by Avi
24
Emerald City Tulip
Liriodendron tulipifera
Grows to 55’ tall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance Grant
Planted May 2024
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
25
Emerald City Tulip
Liriodendron tulipifera
Grows to 55’ tall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance Grant
Planted May 2024
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
26
Emerald City Tulip
Liriodendron tulipifera
Grows to 55’ tall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance Grant
Planted May 2024
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
27
Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis
Grows to 30-50’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2024
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
28
Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis
Grows to 30-50’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2024
In loving memory of Kat Kartiganer
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
29
Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis
Grows to 30-50’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Lynne B. Levine Young
Planted June 2024
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
30
Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea
Grows to 50-80’ tall vibrant scarlet red fall foliage
Donated by Lynne B. Levine Young
Planted June 2024
In loving memory of Clifford A. Young
Lovingly cared for by the watering team
31
American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Grows to 60-75’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2024
Lovingly cared for by Linda
32
American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Grows to 60-75’ tall and produces pink flowers in the spring
Donated by Dentsu
Planted June 2024
Lovingly cared for by watering team
33
Donald Wyman Flowering Crabapple
Maulus 'Donald Wynman'
Grows to 15-20’ tall, white flowers in the spring yellow leaves in the fall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance
Planted June 2025
Lovingly cared for by Tom
34
Donald Wyman Flowering Crabapple
Maulus 'Donald Wynman'
Grows to 15-20’ tall, white flowers in the spring yellow leaves in the fall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance
Planted June 2025
Lovingly cared for by Tom
35
Donald Wyman Flowering Crabapple
Maulus 'Donald Wynman'
Grows to 15-20’ tall, white flowers in the spring yellow leaves in the fall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance
Planted June 2025
Lovingly cared for by Tom
36
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Grows to 20-30’ tall and produces vibrant pink flowers in the spring, yellow leaves in the fall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance
Planted June 2025
In loving memory of Paul Kennedy
Lovingly cared for by Tom
37
Paw Paw
Asimina triloba
Grows to 15-25’ tall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance
Planted June 2025
Lovingly cared for by Diane
38
Serviceberry
'Autumn Brilliance'
Grows to 20-25’ tall, white flowers in the spring vibrant red and orange foliage in the fall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance and Alice's friends
Planted June 2025
In loving memory of Alice Leslie
Lovingly cared for by Avi
39
'Stowe Pillar' Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
Grows to 20’ tall
Donated by Robin and Malek Al-Khatib
Planted June 2025
Lovingly cared for by watering team
40
Serviceberry
'Autumn Brilliance'
Grows to 20-25’ tall, white flowers in the spring vibrant red and orange foliage in the fall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance and Mariano's family
Planted June 2025
Planted with love to celebrate Mariano Nunez Di Croce
Lovingly cared for by watering team
41
'Winter King' Green Hawthorn
Crataegus viridus
Grows to 20-30’ tall, white flowers in the spring, red/gold/bronze in the fall
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance
Planted June 2025
In loving memory of Michael Graziano
Lovingly cared for by Tom
42
Wildfire Tupelo
'Nyssa sylvatica'
Grows to 40-45’ tall, known for vibrant seasonal color changes
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance and Carol's family
Planted June 2025
In loving memory of Carol A. Callaghan
Lovingly cared for by Tom
43
Wildfire Tupelo
'Nyssa sylvatica'
Grows to 40-45’ tall, known for vibrant seasonal color changes
Donated by Boston Tree Alliance and Carol's family
Planted June 2025
In loving memory of Carol A. Callaghan
Lovingly cared for by Tom
Seedlings and Street Trees
Welcome to the WETree Boston Tree Library! Each tree featured here is part of our living collection planted along Thoreau Path in Boston's West End. Cared for by dedicated local residents, these trees not only beautify the neighborhood but also represent our community’s commitment to the environment and urban sustainability. Explore the library to learn more about each tree and the people who help them thrive.
SE1
Red Mulberry Seedling
Morus rubra
Grows to 30-50’ tall
Donated by Speak for the Trees
Planted June 2022
Lovingly cared for by Hernon
SE2
Red Mulberry Seedling
Morus rubra
Grows to 30-50’ tall
Donated by Speak for the Trees
Planted June 2022
Lovingly cared for by Hernon
E1
Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
Grows to 40-50’ tall
Donated by Speak for the Trees
Lovingly cared for by Laura
E2
Washington Hawthorne Seedling
Crataegus phaenopyrum
Grows to 20-35’ tall
Donated by Speak for the Trees
Planted in 2022
Lovingly cared for by Laura
E3
Grows to 15-25’ tall
Donated by Laura Guadagno
Planted June 2025
Lovingly cared for by Laura
Paw Paw
Asimina triloba
Paw Paw
Asimina triloba
E4
Grows to 15-25’ tall
Donated by Laura Guadagno
Planted June 2025
Lovingly cared for by Laura
ST1
American Elm
Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
Grows to 60-70’ tall
Planted by City of Boston in spring 2021
Lovingly cared for by Peter originally, now Alexandra
ST2
American Elm
Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
Grows to 60-70’ tall
Planted by City of Boston in spring 2021
Lovingly cared for by Peter originally, now Alexandra
ST3
Grows to 50-60’ tall
Planted by City of Boston
Planted Spring 2024
Lovingly cared for by Peter originally, now Alexandra
Pin Oak
Quercus palustris 'Pringreen'
Pin Oak
Quercus palustris 'Pringreen'
ST4
Grows to 50-60’ tall
Planted by City of Boston
Planted Spring 2024
Lovingly cared for by Peter originally, now Alexandra
A special thanks to:
Our 32 waterers who are keeping these new trees alive,
all who made donations ‘in loving memory’ and for other reasons to
help us pay for fencing, mulch, signs, etc.
Kevin, Laura, Sandy, Robin & Malek, Lisa, Alexandra who donated tools,
Max, Alison and Speak for the Trees who donated seedlings,
Dentsu who provided 28 trees and manpower to plant 4 years in a row,
Boston College who completed 2 research studies to help us start our work and later donated
5 trees and provided manpower to plant them,
Northeastern University who donated 4 trees, had engineering students working on portable
and deep watering solutions, and helped us get arboretum status to protect the 260+ trees
along Thoreau Path,
Speak for the Trees who sponsored and mentored us for our first 2 years and donated 45
seedlings to us,
to John and Stephen, our amazing pro-bono lawyers, who took care of our non-profit filings
and so many more who helped us is so many ways!