Corr Hall at the campus of Villanova University

Arboretum Villanova is the name of a former 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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