Arboretum Villanova

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]

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References
  1. Lee, Melissa (April 23, 1993). "University named an official arboretum". The Villanovan. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  2. Piro, Lauren (September 24, 2008). "VU: Not a national arboretum". The Villanovan. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  3. 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.
  4. "Pennsylvania Gardens". ilovegardens.com. 2011. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  5. 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.
  6. "Grounds Division". villanova.edu. 2011. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.

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