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The Purdue Arboretum has a goal to recreate the Purdue campus as a living laboratory to enhance learning and discovery, and to improve its value as a resource for university engagement. As a public institution, The Purdue Arboretum seeks to serve the people of Indiana by providing a unique collection of plants, gardens, art works, walking trails, and green spaces that can be used and appreciated b

y the broadest segment of Indiana’s population. Success of The Purdue Arboretum will depend on significant involvement of faculty, staff, and students from across the campus, as well as individuals, community groups, and private organizations both locally and beyond.

06/17/2026
Some of our recent Horticulture Garden favorites! 🌷🌼🪻 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1. Armandale LA Lily2...
06/17/2026

Some of our recent Horticulture Garden favorites! 🌷🌼🪻

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1. Armandale LA Lily
2.Sombrero Salsa Red Hybrid Coneflower
3.Purple Candles False Spirea
4.Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea
5.Aygo LA Lily
6.Smooth Solomon’s Seal
7.Hummelo Betony
8.Balloon Flower
9.Tasman Oriental Lily

Purdue graduates, Madeline and Kayla, are finishing up their last week with the arboretum. They've been a major part of ...
06/12/2026

Purdue graduates, Madeline and Kayla, are finishing up their last week with the arboretum. They've been a major part of the team since 2023. Installing this Purdue Hardy sign means a lot. This tree the Purdue Arboretum emblem as it represents the resilience and grit that boilermakers are known for. Come see this sign and learn about this tree's story across the street from Lyles Porter Hall.

A few of our favorite places on campus to go on plant walks, while staying cool! 🌊🌷☀️👟
06/10/2026

A few of our favorite places on campus to go on plant walks, while staying cool! 🌊🌷☀️👟

Some of the critters found at Hort Park today!
06/09/2026

Some of the critters found at Hort Park today!

Our summer intern Laney in front of a Shademaster Thornless Honeylocust tree… featuring the little guy who was spotted i...
06/05/2026

Our summer intern Laney in front of a Shademaster Thornless Honeylocust tree… featuring the little guy who was spotted in the tree 🐸💚

Just a few Purdue pollinators doing what they do best in the Horticulture garden! 🌸🌼🌻
05/28/2026

Just a few Purdue pollinators doing what they do best in the Horticulture garden! 🌸🌼🌻

Don't miss out on the Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) flowers in Horticulture Park! This tree will soon be in f...
05/26/2026

Don't miss out on the Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) flowers in Horticulture Park! This tree will soon be in full bloom producing large white panicles of sweet-smelling flowers! ✨

New intern alert! 🚨 Sarah will be helping out with our ongoing maintenance efforts at Horticulture Park. We will be prun...
05/26/2026

New intern alert! 🚨 Sarah will be helping out with our ongoing maintenance efforts at Horticulture Park. We will be pruning, trimming, and more. The orange flags represent locations for new trees! In addition to maintenance we will be having a future tree planting!

Showing the new arboretum employee around! Our new summer intern Eli explored the Horticulture Park yew hedge. Inside th...
05/09/2026

Showing the new arboretum employee around! Our new summer intern Eli explored the Horticulture Park yew hedge. Inside this hedge the branches of different plants have fused together a natural phenomenon called inosculation!

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