Crosby Arboretum, Botanical garden in Picayune, Mississippi, US.
The Crosby Arboretum spans 64 acres of interpretive center and 700 acres of natural areas, displaying over 300 species of indigenous trees and shrubs.
The Gammill family established this arboretum to honor L.O. Crosby Jr, focusing on preserving the biological diversity of the Pearl River drainage basin region.
Mississippi State University manages this research center, which demonstrates local ecosystems through savanna, woodland, and aquatic exhibits for educational purposes.
The arboretum welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, offering guided trails through different southeastern United States habitats.
The Pinecote Pavilion, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's apprentice E. Fay Jones, received recognition from the American Institute of Architects.
Location: Mississippi
Website: http://www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu/
Website: http://crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu
GPS coordinates: 30.50360,-89.66620
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:32
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