The North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville,
North Carolina
This
434-acre arboretum was founded in 1986. It is associated
with the University of North Carolina but located within
the Pisgah National Forest. Highlights include: the Blue
Ridge Quilt Garden, planted to resemble the pattern of a
quilt; the Plants of Promise Garden that evaluates
landscape plants for the regions; and the Stream Garden
where plants found along mountain streams are planted along
an artificial stream.
Highlights of the collection include hollies and azaleas.
The arboretum has been a member of the Center for Plant
Conservation since 1992.
Click here to visit the
North Carolina Arboretum website.