Our Gardens

From carefully curated collections to naturalistic displays inspired by regional ecosystems, each garden offers a unique experience worth exploring.

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Here’s a little more on what to expect from each of them!

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Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden

The Holden Butterfly Garden is a haven for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds—not to mention the visitors who are drawn to its soothing tranquility. Two placid ponds are surrounded by a lush garden, filled with summer blooming plants that attract vital pollinators. You can find the Butterfly Garden located behind the Corning Visitor Center. Peak bloom is in July and August.

Eliot and Linda Paine Rhododendron Discovery Garden

Immerse yourself amongst a beautiful plant group as you stroll through the Eliot and Linda Paine Rhododendron Discovery Garden. This area hosts three separate vignettes that examine: Rhododendrons in their native habitat, the role Northeast Ohio has played in hybridization, and the successful usage of rhododendrons in home landscapes.

Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden

The Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden was established in 1968 through the generous donations of the Arthur S. Holden family in memory of Myrtle S. Holden, to commemorate her deep love of Ohio’s native wildflowers. These five acres include more than 400 native Ohio species, all displayed in representative habitat plantings modeled after significant plant communities found in Ohio.

Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden

Warren H. Corning founded our rhododendron collection in 1940. And in 1971, contributions made in honor of Helen S. Layer allowed for the creation of a surrounding, 20-acre garden. This breathtaking land is marked with rolling hills and shaded by solid oaks and maples.

Henry Norweb Jr. Tree Allée

The Norweb Tree Allée was dedicated in 2013, making it one of the Arboretum’s newest features. It honors the memory of R. Henry Norweb Jr., who led the institution from 1959 – 1983. Holden’s allée offers a modern spin on a classic gardening element. As opposed to featuring a single species, we lined the walkway with five different varietals that will grow to provide guests with a shaded walkway as they travel between the Display Garden and the Eliot and Linda Paine Rhododendron Discovery Garden.

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