Gardens at the Arboretum
The Arboretum has several gardens, both well-established and in
progress. The unique Smith-Mossman Western
Azalea Garden, dedicated in 2000,
features over 200 selections of a Western Azalea single species (Rhododendron
occidentali). The other gardens are listed below.
• The Alpine Garden
This garden was originally proposed in 1992 and was a dream of the
Chinook District Garden Clubs. It is patterned after areas near or
above the mountain timber line where hardy, adaptable plants grow in
nutrient poor soils and scree among the granite and basalt boulders.
• The Steuber Rhododendron Garden
Originally, this garden consisted of a collection of over 1,000 plants.
In 1986, after his wife Lillie died, George Steuber donated their
30-year collection of rhodies to the Arboretum.
• The Volunteer Garden
The Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' referred to as the Anniversary
Maple since it was planted at the 25th anniversary of the Arboretum is
this garden's centerpiece. This garden bed was renovated in 2005
to honor all volunteers who have made and will make significant
contributions to the Arboretum.
• The Legacy Garden
After Loie Benedict, a long-time Arboretum member and well-known
plantswoman, donated many plants from her extensive collection, the
Legacy Garden was developed. As time goes on, gifted plants from other
people's gardens will be added to this garden with plaques recognizing
their contributions.
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