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University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum

Coordinates: 39°32′45″N 119°49′00″W / 39.54583°N 119.81667°W / 39.54583; -119.81667
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University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum
Reno Arboretum is located in Nevada
Reno Arboretum
Reno Arboretum
TypeArboretum
LocationUniversity of Nevada, Reno
Nearest cityReno, Nevada
Coordinates39°32′45″N 119°49′00″W / 39.54583°N 119.81667°W / 39.54583; -119.81667
Established1985 (1985)
FounderNevada Legislature
Owned byThe University of Nevada
StatusOpen all year
WebsiteOfficial website

University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum is a state arboretum[1] located across the campus at the University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, Nevada.

The arboretum was established in 1985 and contains a collection of trees, shrubs, flowers, ornamentals and native flora, including over 60 genera and about 200 species of trees, many with several cultivars present. Thirty-six mature elm trees line the Quad.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "NRS527.330 Establishment; purpose; regulation of the state arboretum". University of Nevada, Reno. September 22, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
  2. ^ "Arboretum Board". Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  3. ^ "Arboretum Board: Areas of Interest". Retrieved September 1, 2012.
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