A
72 acre garden with more than
3,000 species of trees and
shrubs, many dating back to the
1920s, laid out in the manner of famous European gardens.
Seasonal highlights:
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Spring - flowering trees,
crabapple, cherry,
magnolia,
lilacs and
dogwoods. Spring
bulbs:
tulips,
daffodils, crocus,
rhododendrons, azaleas and
wildflowers.
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Summer - Flowering trees,
perennials and flowering
annuals in display gardens.
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Fall - Spectacular autumn color
of
tulip poplar,
sweet gum, serviceberry,
maples,
dogwoods,
ash and
pear.
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Winter - Conifers, witchhazels
and beautiful hills filled with snow for sledding,
cross-country skiing and other wintertime fun sports.
The Arboretum is open to the public during daylight hours
throughout the year. Admission is free, but donations and
memberships play an important role in maintaining this
valuable resource.
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Leila Arboretum
992 W. Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 969-0270 |
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This is one of those hidden
treasures. The Arboretum was originally developed by the
Kellogg family and is named after one of Kellogg's daughters,
Leila. It was basically abandoned for a couple of decades and
fell into shambles.
Then, in the 1980's, a group of
concerned citizens formed to revitalize the facility and they
have done a wonderful job. New plantings, displays and
projects have been ongoing for over a decade and the gardens
have come alive again. The future looks even better for Leila.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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