By the time your visit ends, you will be green with envy with the display of plant life at the Arboretum. Your experience will include native plants to the alpine tundra, coniferous forest and high desert. The Arboretum covers 200 acres. There is so much to see, ranging from display gardens, a solar greenhouse, children s garden, wildflower meadow, herb garden, wetlands, riparian area and nature trails. The Arboretum supports the conservation of rare and endangered plants.
Research is done to help save a variety of plants.
You will want to stop in at the visitor center to plan out your day. The gift shop is another place you won t want to miss. You will find something here to remind you of your visit. The Arboretum of Flagstaff is located just 4 miles south of Flagstaff off of Interstate 40 on Woody Mountain Road. If you are coming from Tucson or Phoenix take Interstate 17 north out of town to Flagstaff.