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The Class Tree is a time-honored tradition which dates back to 1867. When walking across campus, look carefully at the base of trees. You will see stone markers engraved with the year of the class that planted that particular tree.

     The Class Tree Planting was recently renewed to commemorate Arbor Day. UMass celebrated Arbor Day on April 27 with a variety of activities, including the Class Tree Planting.

     Planted at the northwest corner of the Old Chapel, the Class of 2001 Tree is a Japanese Snowbell (japonicus). Japanese Snowbells grow to twenty feet, developing a rounded crown with small, white bell-shaped flowers. These slightly fragrant flowers bloom in May.

     Click the thumbnails below to see a larger view of the photos.

Ground breaking Members of the Class of 2001 break ground for the tree planting. Left to right are Eric Faber, animal science; Cecilia Urizar-Faught, English; and Sandra Brookley, political science. Also pictured is Jennifer Smedes, associate director of Annual Giving.
Tree planting Eric Faber, animal science, places the tree.
Tree Japanese Snowbell: The Class of 2001 Tree


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