New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Category: Arboretum

Address: 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

Phone: +19107987660

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Julie Brown

Apr 16, 2022

Just a beautiful, peaceful place. Free admission, lessons from gardeners and plant sales on occasion. Native plant garden too!

La Tortuga

Apr 9, 2022

Small gardens not as many flowers as I expected but it was free. And with the breeze you could smell the flowers

Raegan Sirbaugh

Mar 4, 2022

There were so many flowers and there was a small pond with a lot of koi fish which were adorable. Overall a good little excursion if you're in the area.

Dennis Baum

Feb 11, 2022

I love the arboretum! I like to visit with friends and family! I also bring soil samples to the NC State Extension Office for work all the time. They are very helpful with chemical analysis. This place is an amazing community resource, and it's beautiful!

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Questions & Answers

Can this be a place to have a romantic lunch on the ground?

Shayla jones | Feb 24, 2021
Matthew “Wholesale Nuts” Baron | Feb 25, 2021

That is exactly what I did. Highly recommend it.

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I have a tree in my back yard that is excreting black liquid. Is there anything to be done or is the tree done?

Nadia Murphy | Feb 25, 2020
Randolph Reid | Feb 26, 2020

Sounds like the tree is done. I had this problem with a large white oak tree and discovered it was infested with carpenter ants. When the tree was finally cut down , it was infested and excreted a black substance. Good luck

Can u help me save a rose bush of my mothers?

betty hinnant | Feb 25, 2020
Adam Morgan #119 | Feb 26, 2020

Pretty simple Sean Jones...she was asking the arboretum if they could provide assistance in saving her mothers rose bush. I assume it is dying. Betty...I would get some iron (for plants) and some brand new fill dirt and re-pot the bush until it thrives again...replant in the ground (if it was there before) and maintain fertilizer and watering stages.

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Are there any snakes?

Natalie | Aug 28, 2021
Sandy Mazzola | Aug 29, 2021

I've been volunteering at the arboretum for a couple of years and haven't seen any snakes.

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Are reservations required?

cliff p | Jun 29, 2021
Zac Goldstein | Jun 30, 2021

No.

Is it open now - post Covid?

Dianne Tetreault | Apr 30, 2021
New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension (Owner) | May 1, 2021

The gardens are open daily from 8am-5pm and were not impacted by Covid closings.. When visiting we do ask that if you are unable to remain socially distanced from others that you wear a mask. The administrative office is currently open weekdays from 10am-2pm and the gift shop and plant clinic are closed. However, we hope to have all offices and buildings back open to the public early in May, and will post any updates on our social media sites or website: https://arboretum.nhcgov.com

We are coming to for a beautiful day out with homeschool children, must we wear mask?

Donna Sebby | Feb 24, 2021
New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension (Owner) | Feb 25, 2021

Masks are not required to be worn when in the gardens (though we do recommend them) but we do ask that you maintain a minimum of 6' from other guests. Enjoy your visit. The gardens are beautiful.

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Do you have a list of recommended landscape architects that specialize in heat tolerant grasses and flowers? I have a small backyard that needs a plan.

Della Wortham | Feb 24, 2021
Shenika Washington | Feb 25, 2021

What area?coastal landscape

Hi When is the next master gardener class to begin? How many weeks is the course and how much is the cost? Thank you

Kathryn Monahan | Feb 25, 2020
New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension (Owner) | Feb 26, 2020

Hi Kathryn, the MG class ususally starts late January and runs through the end of March and this year the cost was $250. Please use this link to access more information and if interested you can be put on the mailing list for next years class.. https://arboretum.nhcgov.com/gardens-programs/master-gardeners/

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How long did Durwood Baggett serve at the gardens?

Eloise Register | Feb 25, 2020
New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension (Owner) | Feb 26, 2020

In 1950 he and his wife moved to Wilmington where Durwood became New Hanover County’s extension chairman (later county extension director), a position he held until his retirement in 1978.

Is it open on Easter?

Wendy Weiher | Feb 25, 2020
Tracy H. | Feb 26, 2020

I doubt it. This place has like "banker's hours".

Is it pet friendly

Amy Tise | Feb 25, 2019
wendy rickman | Feb 26, 2019

Yes, I have brought my boy several times. Just be sure he is leashed and you pick up after him.

Do you pay to get in?

Rafaela Gutierrez | Feb 25, 2019
Jennifer Tinney | Feb 26, 2019

No

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do you sell trees?

mary jo shalanski | Feb 25, 2019
Aleah Carlton | Feb 26, 2019

I don't think they do

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When is hobby greenhouse summer plant sale?

mary ann toler | Feb 25, 2019
Erin Bryant | Feb 26, 2019

I personally dnt know, but the staff is soo nice im sure you could call up there and find out!

How much does it cost to walk around the arbortoreum

Arelethia Ennis | Feb 25, 2019
Aleah Carlton | Feb 26, 2019

It's completely free.

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Do you have a small dining room where 16 ladies could play Bridge and have lunch?

Lucy Bannerman | Feb 25, 2018
Jerry Mullins | Feb 26, 2018

They have a meeting/classroom. You would need to call them for requirements and availability. 910. 798.7660

How much cost

Sandy Stinson | Feb 25, 2018
Maribeth Poplawski | Feb 26, 2018

Yes free its nice there

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