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Exploring Washington D.C.'s Hidden Gem: The National Arboretum




The United States National Arboretum visitor center was lined with trees, shrubs, exotic plants and a majestic fountain. It was here that I learned that the arboretum stretched across a massive 446 acres of land home to gardens, museums, extensive research grounds, and more. 






There was no shortage of plants: Every corner turned I stumbled upon a unique tree or shrub. 



The Chinese Pavilion is home to the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, where some of the trees and shrubs that have been cultivated for nearly 100 years, displayed an array of exotic plants. 




A look inside the Bonsai Museum.








The Tropical Bonsai exhibit is in an indoor space where the temperature is closely regulated
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A close-up of the tropical "Cycas Revolute" palm tree. 




The most famous display at the Arboretum is the National Capitol Columns. A description at the exhibit read "These 22 Corinthian sandstone columns were among 24 that were part of the east central portico of the United States Capitol." In 1958 the columns were dismantled to allow for the east extension of the Capitol.

The Arboretum's "Fern Valley" is complete with a wooden bridge that stretches throughout the plants. 

A tree marked "Sweet Gum- Witch Hazel Family" was filled with spiky balls that are the seedpods of the tree. 




On the left is artificial turf, and aside it is real grass. 




A dog tag reading "Quercus palustris" and "Source & Date Unk." was attached to this ivy bearing tree. Nearly all of the trees and plants at the arboretum are marked with their species, the date the plant came into existence, and its original source. 



Even the parking lots were lined with exotics plants. 




Last Stop: An American Flag stood amongst plants and grasses near the exit of the Arboretum.

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