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The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, Illinois, United States, is a public garden [1] and outdoor museum with a library, herbarium, and program in tree research including the Center for Tree Science. [2] Its grounds, covering 1,700 acres (6.9 square kilometres), include cataloged collections of trees and other living plants, gardens, and restored ...
The house was originally a modest 4-room frame structure on 160 acres (65 ha). It was extended several times, most recently in 1903, and in later years served as the summer home for his son Joy Morton, founder of Morton Salt Company. The mansion features Victorian and Empire furnishings, many of which were owned by the Mortons.
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ArbNet is an international arboretum accreditation and networking program. [1] The ArbNet program is supported and coordinated through The Morton Arboretum, with partners American Public Gardens Association and Botanic Gardens Conservation International. [2]
Morton Salt is the sponsor of the Morton Arboretum, a 1,700-acre (690 ha) botanical garden in Lisle, Illinois. It was established by Joy Morton, the company's founder, in 1922 to encourage the display and study of shrubs, trees, and vines. [4] About 300,000 visitors a year hike on miles of trails, and over 3,600 kinds of plants are displayed. [28]
In 2023, Westmoor Park was designated as a Level I Arboretum by ArbNet and the Morton Arboretum of Chicago. The Westmoor Arboretum has more than 63 different species of trees, including a Franklin Tree, Giant Sequoia, Japanese Stewartia, and European Larch. [2] As of 2024, Westmoor Park was upgraded to a Level II Arboretum. [3]
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Elms field at the Morton Arboretum. From left of picture: George Ware, Mrs Vera Grbić, Eugene Smalley and Ray Guries (July 2, 1987) George Ware, Ph.D. (1924–2010) was an American dendrologist and former research director of the Morton Arboretum Illinois who specialized in the evaluation of Asiatic species of elm as urban trees.