Harvey Butler Memorial Rhododendron Sanctuary
The Harvey Butler Memorial Rhododendron Sanctuary 30 acres (121,000 m2) is a nature reserve located on Route 11A, Springvale, Maine, United States. The sanctuary is open to the public, and is owned by the New England Wild Flower Society,[1] which also maintains the Garden in the Woods.
The sanctuary contains a 5.3 acre (21,000 m2) stand of Great Laurel (Rhododendron maximum),[1] Spice Bush, Clintonia, Painted trillium, and at least 39 species of wildflowers.[2]
See also[]
- List of botanical gardens in the United States
References[]
- ^ a b Jane Lamb (2004-01-01). The Grand Masters of Maine Gardening. Down East Books. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-4617-4547-1.
- ^ "Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary, Springvale, ME". newenglandwild.org. New England Wild Flower Society. Archived from the original on 2016-04-27. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
Categories:
- Botanical gardens in Maine
- Nature reserves in Maine
- Protected areas of York County, Maine
- Maine geography stubs
- United States garden stubs