Aldridge Gardens

Aldridge Gardens

Aldridge Gardens is a 30 acre (121,000 m²) botanical garden, prominently featuring hydrangeas, located on the former Coxe Estate in Hoover, Alabama, U.S.A..

The gardens were started in 1977 by local nurseryman Eddie Aldridge, who along with his father, found and patented "Hydrangea quercifolia" 'Snowflake', a double-flowering form of oakleaf hydrangea. In the mid 1990s the gardens were formally dedicated to the public. The site is now managed by a non-profit organization. A new master plan was approved in 1997 to guide the future development of the gardens.

The gardens contain extensive hydrangea plantings, as well as a 7 acre (28,000 m²) lake with walking trails. Public lectures and educational activities are scheduled throughout the year.

See also

* List of botanical gardens in the United States

External links

* [http://aldridgegardens.com/gallery/index.html Photo Gallery] on the Aldridge Gardens website.

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