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Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Established in 1980, Dubuque Arboretum is run entirely by volunteers. There is a large hosta garden and a Japanese garden designed by Hoichi Kurisu.

Head Gardener's Comment

We are the largest all volunteer arboretum in the United States.

Photograph © Dubuque Arboretum

Plants of note

One of the largest hosta collections, award winning roses, formal English garden, Japanese garden with waterfalls, annuals and perennials, large conifer collection.

Address 3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, USA, IA 52001

Opening times May to October. Daily. Open 7am to dusk. Also open weekdays November to April from 10am to 3pm. Closed Thanksgiving and 25th December to 1st January.

Entrance fee Free, donations gladly accepted

Website Visit the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden website

Nearby gardens

Eagle Point Park in Iowa (5.5 km away)