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Listed on the National Register of Historic Districts, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic park was the home of William Robertson Coe from 1913 to 1955. Coe who held an interest in rare plants, developed the 409 acre estate into an arboretum with 160 acres of garden and plants. Many trees and shrubs hail from Europe and Asia, and there are more than 600 type of rhododendrons and azaleas, which peak in May. From mid August to mid October, the outdoor dahlia strolling garden is awash in all the colors of the rainbow among hundreds of blooms of all shapes and sizes. The rose garden also offers a wonderful experience of scents and colors.
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Related categories: Attractions , Arboretums , Concert Venues , Parks , Plants/Botany
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Planting Fields Road
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Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Nassau County
Region: North Shore
Phone: (516) 922-8600
Website: www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/
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- Parking fee: $6
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