Iowa Arboretum
The Iowa Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum located in Madrid, Iowa that encompasses 378 acres (153 ha). The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.[1]
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| Type | Arboretum |
| Motto | Sharing our Passion for Trees, Plants and Nature with All of Iowa |
| Location | 1875 Peach Avenue, Madrid, Iowa 50156 |
| Area | 378 acres (153 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Founder | Iowa State Horticultural Society |
| Open | sunrise to sunset |
| Paths | 1.25 miles |
| Plants | 6,000 |
| Website | iowaarboretum.org |
The arboretum was organized in 1966 by the Iowa State Horticultural Society on the society's 100th anniversary. Its mission is to grow, display, identify and study plants for education, research, conservation, aesthetics, and for personal enjoyment and recreation.
The arboretum contains hundreds of species of trees, shrubs, and flowers arranged in collections spanning 40 acres (16 ha) as follows: Butterfly Garden, Children's Garden, Columnar Trees, Conifers, Dwarf Garden, Flowering Trees, Founders Grove, Herbs, Hostas, Large Deciduous Trees, Medium Deciduous Trees, Nut Trees, Perennials, Shade Garden, Shrubs, Trees for Poorly Drained Soils, Windbreak, Viburnnums, and Irises. In addition, the arboretum contains more than 120 acres (49 ha) of native timber with woodland trails, ravines, stream, and prairies.
References
- "About the Iowa Arboretum". tools.bgci.org. Retrieved 2023-06-26.