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. 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
  1. Jane Lamb (2004-01-01). The Grand Masters of Maine Gardening. Down East Books. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-4617-4547-1.
  2. "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.


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