Lewis W. Barton Arboretum
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The [[Lewis W. Barton Arboretum & Nature Preserve]] [[1]] is a 168-acre arboretum and nature preserve located on the grounds of Medford Leas [[2]], a not-for-profit, Quaker-related community for adults age 55 and older. It is located at 1 Medford Leas Way, Medford Township, New Jersey 08055.
The arboretum is on the edge of the Pine Barrens (New Jersey), and includes landscaped grounds, courtyard gardens, wildflower meadows, natural woodlands and wetlands, as well as tree collections. It was created with the assistance of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. The Morris Arboretum continues to provide technical support.
Attractions include the Pinetum an international collection of exotic pines, a conifer collection, a 0.5 acre rhododendron woodland, holly, viburnum, and crabapple collections, and an experimental planting of chestnut trees being grown in cooperation with The American Chestnut Foundation.
The Arboretum is a member of Greater Philadelphia Gardens - [[3]] as well as the American Association of Public Gardens [[4]] and is open to the public seven days a week from dawn till dusk, free of charge. Visitors must register with the Reception Desk. Visitors may contact the Arboretum at 609-654-3000.
