Harvey Butler Memorial Rhododendron Sanctuary

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The Harvey Butler Memorial Rhododendron Sanctuary 30 acres (121,000 m2) is a nature reserve located on Route 11A, Springvale, Maine, United States. 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 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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