Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum
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| Type | Urban park, Arboretum, Public bath |
| Location | Provo, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40°14′40″N 111°39′3″E / 40.24444°N 111.65083°E |
| Owned by | Brigham Young University |
| Status | Open all year |
The Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum, also known as the Brigham Young University Arboretum, is an arboretum located on a hill beside at 800 North Street on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States. It includes a native plants from both eastern and western regions of the United States. It also has a duck pond and a stream, as well as a brick path that winds through the garden.
The arboretum is named after Bertrand F. Harrison, a botany professor at BYU who retired in 1974. Its amphitheater was donated by BYU's classes of 1980 and 1981. Trees in the arboretum were originally planted to reflect the geography of the United States.
See also
References
- ^ "The Trees of BYU: Arborist Max Darrington Picks His Favorite from 900 Species". magazine.byu.edu. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "BYU Botany Pond Park - Provo Utah - Parks in Provo". Provo-Utah: The Best Guide to Provo Utah. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ Darais, Norman A. (2006). "These Trees Will Take You Back". BYU Magazine. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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