Christopher Memorial Arboretum
located in Kingston, Rhode Island
This arboretum is located on the campus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. Originally, it was a native stand of flora and vegetation that was planted with trees in the earliest days of the University. It is named after the late Dr. Everett P. Christopher and is funded by an endowment under his name, along with local donations.
The arboretum has a variety of deciduous trees and evergreens, with over 140 species and cultivars. Some of the trees are labeled while others are not, and there are calls to get a consistent labeling system in place and to enable them to be utilized more fully as teaching tools in plant identification. As well, there are proposals to replace existing species and introduce new cultivars (both exotic and native species).
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located in Kingston, Rhode Island
This arboretum is located on the campus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. Originally, it was a native stand of flora and vegetation that was planted with trees in the earliest days of the University. It is named after the late Dr. Everett P. Christopher and is funded by an endowment under his name, along with local donations.
The arboretum has a variety of deciduous trees and evergreens, with over 140 species and cultivars. Some of the trees are labeled while others are not, and there are calls to get a consistent labeling system in place and to enable them to be utilized more fully as teaching tools in plant identification. As well, there are proposals to replace existing species and introduce new cultivars (both exotic and native species).
No Current News
Astors' Beechwood Mansion
Blithewold
Christopher Memorial Arboretum
Green Animals Topiary Garden
Hunter House
Roger Williams Park Gardens
Rosecliff
Smith's Castle
The Elms
URI Botanical Gardens
Wilcox Park
View all gardens in Rhode Island
Address:
University of Rhode Island
14 Upper College Rd
South Kingstown, RI 02881
Hours & Times:
Unknown
Admission:
Free
Phone:
Unknown
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University of Rhode Island
14 Upper College Rd
South Kingstown, RI 02881
Hours & Times:
Unknown
Admission:
Free
Phone:
Unknown
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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