COX ARBORETUM AND GARDENS

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The Cox Arboretum and Gardens is a private estate located in Canton, Georgia.  Canton is approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills of the Piedmont range.  Numbering over 2,000 living specimens, the plantings display one of the largest private collections of temperate flora in the entire southeastern United States . Due to an elevation of 1200 feet with several lakes and streams located on the property, we are able to grow a wide variety of plants in our Zone 7A climate. It is situated on 13 acres among a deciduous hardwood forest containing many old Oaks, Hickory , Poplar and Sweetgum.

 The Arboretum was started by Tom & Evelyn Cox in 1990 for the purpose of collecting garden-worthy plants. Throughout the years the mission has evolved with a present focus on plant evaluation, preservation of rare and endangered flora and to develop a public appreciation and enlightenment of plants.  Additionally, we hope to expand the plant selection pallet of local landscape architects and retail garden centers. Current emphasis is on the genus Acer (Maple), Quercus (Oaks), broadleaf evergreen plants from Asia and conifers.