Arboretum Villanova is the former name of a 222-acre (90 ha) arboretum located throughout the campus of Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It is open to the public daily without charge.
Designated an arboretum in 1993,[1] the site has since lost this designation.[2] It contains roughly 1,500 trees of 254 different species.[3] Its collection includes sequoia, sycamore, pine, flowering pear, crabapple, cherry, and horse chestnut trees, along with many other varieties. Many are labeled.[4][5]
The trees are maintained by the campus Grounds Division, which is also responsible for strategic planning for the trees.[6]
See also
- List of botanical gardens in the United States
- Botanical Gardens and Arboreta at Curlie
- Grounds Division photo gallery (24 images)
- Arboreana Collection in the Villanova University Digital Library
References
- ^ Lee, Melissa (April 23, 1993). "University named an official arboretum". The Villanovan. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ^ Piro, Lauren (September 24, 2008). "VU: Not a national arboretum". The Villanovan. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
- ^ Doug Gelbert (2001). A Bark in the Park: A Guide for Walking Your Dog in Delaware County. Cruden Bay Books. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-9644427-1-9. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Gardens". ilovegardens.com. 2011. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ Jennifer Ramos (2010). "The Notable Trees of Villanova University" (PDF). villanova.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ "Grounds Division". villanova.edu. 2011. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.