Stones River Greenway Arboretum, Botanical garden in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States.
Stones River Greenway Arboretum is a botanical garden in Murfreesboro featuring native hardwoods in elevated areas and softwoods along lower sections of the terrain. The grounds contain walking and biking paths that connect different parts of the landscape across the river valley.
This botanical garden was established in 2003 by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission. The site received certification from Tennessee Urban Forestry Council, marking its official status as an arboretum.
The space welcomes visitors to observe local plant species as they grow naturally along the river. Walking through the grounds, you see how native trees and shrubs establish themselves in different parts of the terrain.
Several entry points provide access to paths suitable for walking, biking, and observing nature throughout the grounds. Visit at any time of year to see different plants and seasonal changes in the landscape.
The grounds display specialized collections of hostas, daylilies, lilies, and irises alongside dwarf conifers and ornamental grasses woven into the natural riverside landscape. These curated plantings demonstrate how garden specimens coexist within a functioning floodplain environment.
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