Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
located in Superior, Arizona
This arboretum was initially created on land purchased by Colonel William Boyce Thompson in the 1920s. The mission of the arboretum is "... to instill in people an appreciation of plants through the fostering of educational, recreational, research, and conservation opportunities associated with arid-land plants."
There are many different garden areas, including a cacti garden with over 800 different species, a highly interesting Legume Garden (Taylor Familiy garden featuring Mesquite, peanuts, beans, alfalfa, clover, ironwood and palo verde), a water-efficient Demonstration garden, and The Wing Memorial garden featuring myrtle and different herbs and aromatic plants.
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located in Superior, Arizona
This arboretum was initially created on land purchased by Colonel William Boyce Thompson in the 1920s. The mission of the arboretum is "... to instill in people an appreciation of plants through the fostering of educational, recreational, research, and conservation opportunities associated with arid-land plants."
There are many different garden areas, including a cacti garden with over 800 different species, a highly interesting Legume Garden (Taylor Familiy garden featuring Mesquite, peanuts, beans, alfalfa, clover, ironwood and palo verde), a water-efficient Demonstration garden, and The Wing Memorial garden featuring myrtle and different herbs and aromatic plants.
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Arizona Cactus Botanical Garden
Arizona State University Arboretum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Biblical Garden at PVUMC
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Canaan In The Desert
Desert Botanical Garden
Forever Ranch and Gardens
Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
View all gardens in Arizona
Address:
37615 U.S. Highway 60
Superior, AZ 85273
Hours & Times:
May-Aug: 6am-3pm
Sep-Apr: 8am-4pm
Guided Tours: Nov 1-Spring
Admission:
Adult: $7.50
Children: (Ages 5 - 12) $3
Children Under 5: Free
Phone:
(520) 689-2723
Visit the Official Website
37615 U.S. Highway 60
Superior, AZ 85273
Hours & Times:
May-Aug: 6am-3pm
Sep-Apr: 8am-4pm
Guided Tours: Nov 1-Spring
Admission:
Adult: $7.50
Children: (Ages 5 - 12) $3
Children Under 5: Free
Phone:
(520) 689-2723
Visit the Official Website
Gardens To See provides the latest travel and tourist information for public and private gardens around the world, but it is subject to change and difficult to maintain. If you have further information or pictures you would like to add, contact us.
Please make sure to call the garden in advance to check for changes in times and availablity. Some gardens have seasonal hours only.
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