Location: Santa Cruz, CA
UCSC Arboretum is 25 years old with the largest collection of Southern Hemisphere plants in the US and the largest collection of native Australian flora outside that country. There is a large collection of South African and New Zealand flora as well.
Types of Gardens/Collections:
Arboretum, Butterfly, Display Garden, Native Plant, Xeriscape
Hours:
Open every day of the year except Xmas from 9 to 5
Admission/Membership/Dues:
Admission charge only for guided tours.
Basic membership $25 a year
Publications:
Arboretum Bulletin - 4 times a year
Meetings/Conventions:
Monthly lectures (free) Classes all year
International meetings every other year
Special seminars