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The Arboretum contains over 150 species of plant life native to Louisiana , on a varied topography suitable for nearly all Louisiana vegetation except those of the prairies and coastal marshes. The Arboretum is a mature Beech-Magnolia forest containing centuries-old giant Beech , Magnolia , Oak , and Ash Tree s, as well as Fern s, Hickories , Maple s, Sycamore s, and crane fly Orchid s. Wildlife includes white-tail Deer , Fox , Opossum , Raccoon , Skunk , Squirrel , wild Turkey , and numerous other bird species.


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