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Visit the Arboretum to appreciate, learn about, and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. Explore exhibitions, classes, events, and 1,700 acres of tree-filled landscapes.
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Plants. 222,000. Species. 4,100 types of trees. Budget. $31.3M. Website. mortonarb .org. The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, Illinois, United States, is a public garden [1] and outdoor museum with a library, herbarium, and program in tree research including the Center for Tree Science. [2]
- 1,700 acres (690 ha)
- 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, Illinois
- Dec 14, 1922; 100 years ago
The Morton Arboretum is a nonprofit organization that collects, studies, displays, and conserves trees and other plants from around the world. It offers 1,700 acres of beautiful landscapes, educational programs, scientific research, and a vision of a greener and more beautiful world.
Feb 1, 2022 · By Melissa Mahoney | Published February 01, 2022. Morton Arboretum is an enchanting place to visit no matter the time of year. But in the winter, with the ground all covered in a layer of white, it transforms into a magical wonderland.
May 31, 2022 · Here we address these issues in a threatened desert oak species, Quercus havardii Rydb. We assess the genetic, geographic, and ecological representation of 290 plants from eight ex situ locations, relative to 667 wild individuals from 35 in situ locations.