Viles Arboretum

The Viles Arboretum (formerly known as the Pine Tree State Arboretum) 224 acres (90.6 hectares) is a botanical garden and arboretum located in Augusta, Maine, United States, with 5 miles (8 km) of trails, open year round without charge. The plant collection contains over 300 species or varieties of trees and shrubs. The forested portion of the Arboretum is a certified Tree Farm Demonstration Area containing many of Maine's native trees. It is a popular day hiking spot for people of all ages, as well as bird watching. The Arboretum's principal tree collections and gardens are as follows: Urban & Community Forestry Demonstration Area — The Arboretum's largest collection; over six dozen specimens chosen for their durability in the urban environment. Conifer Collection — North American varieties chosen for interesting characteristics (like the weeping white pine), and other species from around the world. Governors Grove — Over 60 Eastern White Pine, Maine's state tree, each planted in honor of one of Maine's governors. Chestnut Collection — A display of the American chestnut and its close relatives. With help from The American Chestnut Foundation, the Arboretum is developing a Chestnut Plantation with seedlings representing all of Maine's surviving American Chestnuts. Daughters of the American Revolution Historical Gardens — Chosen for aesthetic, medicinal, culinary and home-use q

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