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COX ARBORETUM AND GARDENS
Over time the mission has evolved from one of general collecting to evaluation, selection and display of a widely diverse group of plants from around the world that are hardy in a Zone 7A climate. Since human activities, such as clearing forests, have put much of the world's flora at risk, this also includes preservation of the germplasm of many critically endangered plants. A major focus today is conifers at the genus/species level, as well as dwarf selections that may have commercial appeal. Throughout the year, we receive numerous plants from growers and horticultural institutions for the purpose of evaluation. Through this effort and offering tours to the public, we are seeking to expand the plant palate in the southeastern U.S.
Approximately 4 acres of land is maintained in a natural state and remains undisturbed. The goal is to maintain and ultimately increase native species diversity of both flora and fauna.
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