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Missouri State University Ozarks Arboretum

Missouri State University Ozarks Arboretum

Missouri State University Ozarks Arboretum

Description

The Ozarks Arboretum is dedicated to environmental education and public appreciation of nature.  This living plant collection is located on the grounds of the Missouri State Campus at Mountain Grove and is part of the Darr School of Agriculture. The arboretum is used for public and university education as well as a green space for public enjoyment. 

The Arboretum presently has 185 specimens with over 80 species representing 24 different plant families. The collection includes  with some unusual examples for this the area such as balsam fir as well as several old growth trees including a large Tulip Tree, Linden Tree and American Holly. The arboretum is open to the public and is a good place to learn to identify trees adapted to Missouri.

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Address
9740 Red Spring Road, Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711, United States,
37.154247 -92.254850
Telephone
417-547-7513
E-Mail Address
MarilynOdneal@missouristate.edu
Website Address