as well as three nationally accredited tree collections, as recognized by the Plant Collections Network: Acer multisite (maples) Aesculus (buckeyes and horse-chestnuts) Hamamelis (witch-hazel) Metasequoia glyptostroboides (dawn redwood) The arboretum has hosted more than 100 tree dedications since 1927. Among the Ohioans who have trees dedicated to them on the grounds are athlete Jesse Owens, astronaut John Glenn, inventors Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright, and author Julie Zickefoose. See also List of botanical gardens in the United States National Register of Historic Places listings in Licking County, Ohio References External links Dawes Arboretum official site Arboreta in Ohio Asian-American culture in Ohio Botanical gardens in Ohio Nature centers in Ohio Protected areas of Licking County, Ohio Japanese gardens in the United States Tourist attractions in Licking County, Ohio National Register of Historic Places in Licking County, Ohio Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio