The botanical garden was founded by the railroad magnate, after whom it is named, in a rugged area of the Sonoran Desert. This was a pioneer xeriscape project and retains a genuine desert character with cactii, succulents and views of rocky crags.
Address The University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior, Arizona, USA, AZ 85273 WebsiteVisit the Boyce Thompson Arboretum website