Palma Sola Botanical Park, Botanical garden in Bradenton, Florida.
Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10-acre botanical garden at 9800 17th Avenue N.W. in Bradenton, Florida. It contains a palmetum of rare palms from around the world, an exotic fruit and nut tree section planted by the Manatee Rare Fruit Council, a butterfly garden, three lakes with wetland and aquatic plants, a gazebo, a pavilion and a playground.
The site began as a Manatee County palm nursery before local citizens and organizations converted it into a botanical garden in 1990. The transformation led to the official founding of the garden in 1993.
The Gulfcoast Plumeria Society is based at the park and planted two groves of plumeria trees there, with species gathered from around the world. The Manatee Rare Fruit Council planted and tends the exotic fruit and nut tree section. Independently maintained gardens, each with its own focus, make up the grounds.
The park opens daily from 8 AM until dusk with no admission fee, though donations help support maintenance and improvements. Visiting in the early morning or during cooler parts of the day is advisable due to Florida's intense sun.
A Rare Fruit Trail showcases subtropical specimens like dragon fruit and jackfruit, maintained through partnership with the Manatee Rare Fruit Council. This section offers visitors a chance to discover unusual fruit varieties that can grow in this region.
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