Leaning Pine Arboretum

Coordinates: 35°18′38″N 120°39′47″W / 35.3106°N 120.663°W / 35.3106; -120.663
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Snow-in-Summer in bloom, Leaning Pine Arboretum

The Leaning Pine Arboretum is located on 5 acres (20,000 m2) on the north side of the

California Polytechnic State University campus, in San Luis Obispo, central California. In 2022, the Arboretum received a one-million-dollar gift from a former Provost and her husband.[1]

Garden collections

Collections are arranged primarily by nativity and feature a diverse array of trees, shrubs, and other landscape plants appropriate for the

Mediterranean region
, and South Africa.

The arboretum also has a New Zealand garden, a Dwarf and Unusual Conifer garden, a Formal garden, and displays of

succulents
.

Access

Kniphofia "Christmas Cheer"

The Leaning Pine Arboretum is a living laboratory of plants for all to enjoy. Visitors are always welcome. The arboretum is open year around. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except for Cal Poly academic holidays. There is no admission fee. Pay parking is available nearby

Because plants change with the seasons, visitors are encouraged to return often to enjoy the many and varied highlights and vistas. Staff in the gift shop usually have a brochure-map of the gardens.

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35°18′38″N 120°39′47″W / 35.3106°N 120.663°W / 35.3106; -120.663