The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is one of the most popular places in Texas. Every year, locals and tourists from all over the world come here to admire the gardens. Exhibitions, concerts, festivals are held here, and sometimes wedding ceremonies and other special events are organized.
History of creation
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden was opened on the basis of land ownership by the family of geophysicist Everett Lee DeGolyer and his wife Nell. The DeGolyer House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is located on an area of 2,000 square meters, it was built in the Spanish style in 1940. Later, a cafe was opened in it with a view of White Rock Lake, fountains and a woman's Garden.
The DeGolyer Gardens were designed by architects Arthur and Marie Berger. By now, some of the original elements have been preserved to this day, including an 8-coal fountain and an alley of magnolias. Since 1976, the estate has become part of the arboretum, an area dedicated to the cultivation of woody plants. In 2002, the square was expanded, and this allowed the opening of a Visitor Center, named after Dallas developer Trammell Crowe.
Short description
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden are located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake. Later, the house of lawyer Alex and Roberta Camp was added to the garden complex. The area has increased by 66 acres, which is 26.71 hectares. The existing landscape was replaced in 2012 with a new design with palm trees and tropical plants.
Seasonal festivals, concerts, art shows and other events are organized in this place, and educational programs are conducted. It can be crowded at the flower festival, where you can see more than half a million flowers, including tulips, daffodils and azaleas.
What can I see
There are a lot of gardens in this place. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, covering an area of approximately 27 hectares, is one of the best arboretums in the world. People come here to visit:
- Margaret Elizabeth Jonsson's flower garden is located on 2.6 hectares, an alternative name is the Flower Garden. The botanical attraction of seasonal flowers and plants planted in different flower beds was created by Nod Burnett II. You can see 200 species of azaleas, tulips, chrysanthemums, and get acquainted with the composition, which was presented by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Design Association.
- There are more than 90 species of ferns, camellias, azaleas and trees in Eugenia Leftwich Palmer Grove. It is also called the fern grove, which was designed by Nod Burnett II. It is located in a Color Garden, and picturesque pictures are taken against its background. Both Dallas residents and travelers who have arrived in the United States from other countries come here.
- The Woman's Garden is a gift from the Dallas Women's Council, which is a terraced landscape with walking paths. The first part was designed by Morgan Wheelock, it consists of outdoor garden "rooms" and terraced paths. The second part, designed by Warren Johnson, opened in 2006. It is a hanging garden with a spring surrounded by Himalayan cedars.
- Nancy Ratchik's Red Maple, created in 2011, includes a collection of more than 80 varieties of Japanese maples planted along the stream. According to the Rowland Jackson project, the work was carried out by employees of The Beck Group. There is a meeting area where friends, couples in love and relatives gather. The main decoration is a hundred–year-old weeping maple.
- The Boswell Family Garden with a wide variety of rose varieties is based on a rubble stone wall. It was presented to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in 2004 by George Boswell, the project was designed by architect Warren Johnson. The observation deck overlooks White Rock Lake.
- The sunken McCausland Garden was designed in 2006. It was presented as an updated version of the Sunken Garden. A central passage decorated with Italian-style blinds leads down the steps to the grass court.
- The Trial Gardens were created due to the fact that the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden became the 31st "All-American Experimental Garden." The purpose of launching the site was to expand research activities. As part of the experimental program, it was possible to find out which other plants could survive in Texas. The information received was passed on to plant producers, their sellers, and amateur gardeners.
- The Rory Meyers Adventure Kindergarten introduces young visitors to nature. There are several galleries open here, designed for different age groups. This area is funded by the city and sponsors.
How to get
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden are open to the public every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving. The landmark is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake in East Dallas. Bus No214 stops nearby. You can also come here by car or take a taxi.
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