Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Minnesota, United States

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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum near Chaska, Minnesota, is a sprawling 1,200-acre public garden and research facility established in 1958, originating from the University of Minnesota’s Horticultural Research Center founded in 1907.

It is one of the largest and most diverse arboreta in the country, featuring more than 5,000 plant varieties across 28 specialty gardens and extensive natural areas such as prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. The arboretum is renowned for its development of cold-hardy fruit cultivars like the Honeycrisp apple and Northern Lights azaleas.

Visitors can explore themed gardens including Japanese, maze, sensory, and perennial exhibition gardens, along with miles of trails, water features, and a renowned horticultural library. It serves as a center for horticultural research, conservation, public education, and recreation, attracting over half a million visitors annually who come to enjoy its vibrant seasonal displays and natural beauty.