Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden The Arboretum is a 127-acre botanical garden and historical site.
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Of the many floral tributes to Dolly Parton, we'd like to highlight a striking hybrid tea rose that is a namesake of the...
08/27/2026

Of the many floral tributes to Dolly Parton, we'd like to highlight a striking hybrid tea rose that is a namesake of the country music icon. The Rosa 'Dolly Parton' is a flamboyant, eye-catching, and colorful reflection of the late singer, composer, and actor. The color of the fragrant hybrid tea rose ranges from orange-red to coppery-red. The flowers bloom to width of 5 to 6 inches. Amateur breeder Joseph E. Winchell crossed 'Fragrant Cloud' and 'Oklahoma', resulting in the Dolly Parton rose in 1984.

Another Dolly flower note: Her "Wildflowers" song was a breakout hit from the 1987 Trio album with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.

Our Victoria waterlily pads aren't quite big or hefty enough for entry into the ongoing Waterlily Weigh-Off. Still our ...
08/22/2026

Our Victoria waterlily pads aren't quite big or hefty enough for entry into the ongoing Waterlily Weigh-Off. Still our plants are ready for their closeups and their flowers are lovely.

The Waterlily Weigh-Off takes place across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. The annual event, started by Denver Botanic Gardens in 2023, challenges public gardens and zoos across the globe to a bit of friendly competition to see whose Victoria waterlily can carry the most weight. This year’s competition began August 17. The heavyweight champion of waterlilies will be announced on August 28.

Movies in the Garden are back this autumn! Join us and experience big-screen magic against the beautiful backdrop of the...
08/21/2026

Movies in the Garden are back this autumn! Join us and experience big-screen magic against the beautiful backdrop of the Arboretum. Members enjoy seasonal, movie-themed food and refreshments, after-hours access to the garden, and a hands-on craft activity. Bring your own picnic dinner or purchase delicious food from a food truck or concession stand. Not a member? Join our Arboretum community at arboretum.org.

June Clivas and the Ditty Boys bring their Americana music to our popular Summer Nights Concert Series this Friday, Augu...
08/19/2026

June Clivas and the Ditty Boys bring their Americana music to our popular Summer Nights Concert Series this Friday, August 21; 5-8pm. Music begins at 6pm. Besides live music , enjoy picnicking, crafts, food trucks, a cocktail bar, lawn games and a mini marketplace. Join us! Included in paid admission; members are free. Details in link in bio.

Enjoy this Santa Cruz water lily (Victoria cruziana) in one of the pools in the Aquatic Garden on Tallac Knoll. See the ...
08/16/2026

Enjoy this Santa Cruz water lily (Victoria cruziana) in one of the pools in the Aquatic Garden on Tallac Knoll. See the bud to the right of the white flower? Look for the Amazon water lily (Victoria amazonica) in the other pool. It is likely to bloom soon.

Seeds for these plants came from Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito, which shared them with the Huntington Botanical Garden in early 2024. The Arboretum received two seedlings from Huntington that were transplanted from 5 gallon pots to the pools in the Aquatic Garden. The water lily bloomed at the Arboretum for the first time in August 2024.

The Arboretum closes early this Saturday, August 15, to prepare for a Pasadena POPS concert. Last entry at 3:30pm. The g...
08/14/2026

The Arboretum closes early this Saturday, August 15, to prepare for a Pasadena POPS concert. Last entry at 3:30pm. The garden and parking lots will be cleared at 4pm.

Get ready for a spectacular theatrical experience of Craig A. Meyer capturing the Rocketman’s music, costumes and charisma. From Benny and the Jets and Tiny Dancer to Candle in the Wind and Crocodile Rock, this high-energy show brings the chart-topping hits to life with unforgettable flair. Tickets at pasadenasymphony-pops.org

08/13/2026

Mating season for peafowl is ending and the peacocks are losing their trains of long iridescent feathers that they spread in a fan-like display to attract peahens. But sometimes it's just hard to let go. This peacock is holding on dearly to its long feather!

📹 Danae Horst

When you're in the garden, look for these beauties in the bright colors of summer.📸 Marlyn Woo/Joanne Wilborn
08/11/2026

When you're in the garden, look for these beauties in the bright colors of summer.

📸 Marlyn Woo/Joanne Wilborn

08/08/2026

Don't miss the largest cactus and succulent show in the United States with over 2,000 plants on display. Show & Sale on Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9; 9am-5pm. Included in paid admission. Members are free. Tickets at arboretum.org

Peahen with her new chicks! Two other moms with chicks of different ages.
08/07/2026

Peahen with her new chicks! Two other moms with chicks of different ages.

Address

301 N Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, CA
91007

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(626) 821-3222

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