The Bluegrass Savannah occupies the central area of the arboretum encircled by the path. Eventually we hope to substitute a natural ground cover for the nonnative grasses currently sown here for erosion control. Trees particularly indicative of this habitat type are burr oak (Quercus macrocarpa) and blue ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Also found in this area is Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii). You may click on any picture to see a larger photograph.