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[[Image:CEF_Arboretum_by_Wilder.JPG|thumb|220px|Arboretum's pathway along crabaple trees collection]] |
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The '''Dominion [[Arboretum]]''' is located at the [[Central Experimental Farm]] of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. |
The '''Dominion [[Arboretum]]''' is located at the [[Central Experimental Farm]] of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. |
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Originally begun in [[1889]] the Arboretum covers about 26 ha of rolling land between [[Prince of Wales Drive (Ottawa)|Prince of Wales Drive]] and the [[Rideau Canal]]. At a latitude of 45°, |
Originally begun in [[1889]] the Arboretum covers about 26 ha of rolling land between [[Prince of Wales Drive (Ottawa)|Prince of Wales Drive]] and the [[Rideau Canal]]. At a latitude of 45°, it can experience temperatures as low as -39°C. It displays a wide range of well-established trees and shrubs with the intention of evaluating their [[Hardiness (plants)|hardiness]]. The arboretum is open from dawn to dusk and the admission is free. |
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Although the climate of the Ottawa area is [[Hardiness zone|Zone 5a]], the topography of the Arboretum produces a microclimate and is warmer by one zone. This has |
Although the climate of the Ottawa area is [[Hardiness zone|Zone 5a]], the topography of the Arboretum produces a microclimate and is warmer by one zone. This has allowed for a collection of [[magnolia]]s, [[azalea]]s, and several other fringe trees including [[Metasequoia]] and [[Liriodendron tulipifera|Liriodendron]]. |
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One of the favourite attractions for tourists is the [[Ornamental Gardens]]. In this area are located the annual plant display, [[perennial]] borders, lilac walks, roses and hedges. The [[hedge (gardening)|hedge]] collection was planted between [[1966]] and [[1968]] and contains a variety of species suitable for use as a hedge. |
One of the favourite attractions for tourists is the [[Ornamental Gardens]]. In this area are located the annual plant display, [[perennial]] borders, lilac walks, roses and hedges. The [[hedge (gardening)|hedge]] collection was planted between [[1966]] and [[1968]] and contains a variety of species suitable for use as a hedge. |
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Revision as of 08:03, 22 March 2007
The Dominion Arboretum is located at the Central Experimental Farm of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Originally begun in 1889 the Arboretum covers about 26 ha of rolling land between Prince of Wales Drive and the Rideau Canal. At a latitude of 45°, it can experience temperatures as low as -39°C. It displays a wide range of well-established trees and shrubs with the intention of evaluating their hardiness. The arboretum is open from dawn to dusk and the admission is free.
Although the climate of the Ottawa area is Zone 5a, the topography of the Arboretum produces a microclimate and is warmer by one zone. This has allowed for a collection of magnolias, azaleas, and several other fringe trees including Metasequoia and Liriodendron.
One of the favourite attractions for tourists is the Ornamental Gardens. In this area are located the annual plant display, perennial borders, lilac walks, roses and hedges. The hedge collection was planted between 1966 and 1968 and contains a variety of species suitable for use as a hedge.
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