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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Closed tomorrow

Linda Hall Library arboretum peony gardens

ARBORETUM COLLECTIONS

ABOUT THE COLLECTIONS

Since the Aboretum’s creation, tree acquistion has been centered on obtaining unusual and underutilized trees that are adapted to the local environment. Careful selection and meticulous cultivation of plantings through the years have yielded an urban green space that is recognized as one of the Library’s most distinctive features. Today the 14-acre grounds surrounding the Library are home to some 300 trees representing 38 genera and 130 species. Highlights of the Arboretum include the Peony Gardens, which are located on the northeast side of the grounds, and the 11 Kansas City Champion Trees.

Gardens & Collections

Arboretum

BARTLETT COURTYARD

The Courtyard was awarded the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Gold Award of Excellence in 2021.

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Arboretum

CHAMPION TREES

The Linda Hall Library Arboretum is home to 16 Kansas City Champion Trees.

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Arboretum

NATIVE CORNER

The Native Corner is home to a variety of plants native to the Kansas City area such as, witch hazel, spicebush, and Annabelle hydrangeas.

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Arboretum

PEONY GARDENS

The Linda Hall Library Arboretum’s Peony Gardens contains more than 70 tree peonies of approximately 65 varieties.

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Arboretum

VIBURNUM CORNER

Viburnums are valuable to wildlife, such as bees, insects, birds, and small mammals, by providing habitat and food in the form of flowers and berries.