The Bexley Arboretum is home to over 40 specimen trees; one of a kind individual trees noted for their age, beauty, uniqueness and ofrm that best represent a specific tree species.  The City of Bexley maintains a published listing that provides a location, description, and photograph of thse specimen trees.

The key feature of the Bexley Arboretum is its street trees.  This tree canopy adds to the community's beauty, creates a pedestrian friendlly setting, absorbs carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen, filters pollutants, conserves water, and cools the community during hot summer days.