Welcome to the new Arboretum website! We have made many changes, so feel free to explore. Be sure to check out the new navigation system, both above and to the left, which includes drop down menus to make it easier to find what you are looking for. We will be continuing to improve the site, but would love to hear what you think of it so far. Please email Elizabeth Davison with your questions or comments.
The University of Arizona holds a truly unique collection of plants from arid and semi-arid climates around the world. Many campus trees are the largest specimens in Arizona and have been designated as
Great Trees of Arizona. There are 5 trees on the
National Register of Big Trees. The UA
Heritage Trees are stately links to the University's past. Several are unique to the entire Southwest; a few were the first of their kinds to be planted in the Western Hemisphere.
In September, 2002, the UA Campus Arboretum was officially dedicated and accepted as a member of the
American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. In 2005, the
Taylor Family Botanical Plaza was formally dedicated in front of the newly refurbished Herring Hall.
We invite you to explore the UA Campus Arboretum - virtually or actually. See the
Plant Walks and Wildlife Maps. Each season we show you
What's In Bloom. The campus is open 7 days a week, absolutely free. Many trees are labeled, and more signs are being made.
Learn about our ongoing campaign to
install donor benches at shady sites on the University of Arizona Campus.
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