The Arboretum Tomé “Spring Fling in the Trees” is in 2 Days

You are invited to The Arboretum Tomé to see our unique collection of native high desert trees during our annual ‘Spring Fling in the Trees’ open house. The Arboretum Tomé is a collection of rare trees endemic to the desert Southwest. The collection includes a huge variety of Oak trees, the genus Quercus, along with Redwoods, Giant Timber Bamboo, and Maples, including a Western native sugar maple called the Bigtooth Maple, Acer grandidentatum.

The Arboretum is a great place to spend some time under the shade of mature native trees, to study and observe, to be inspired, or to see the great variety of native landscaping trees the southwest has to offer. The Arboretum is also used as an outdoor classroom where lectures are performed. Tours are available for school field trips, students, academic professionals, and individual showings.

Our Spring Fling is Free

May 19^th 9:30 to 4:00
Located at 9 Gilcrease Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031

Bring your sack lunch and enjoy the shade of Fruit Trees, Redwoods, Maples, & Oaks.

Lectures at 10 am on Soil Building, Landscape Design, and

How to Successfully Plant Trees.

In the afternoon enjoy live music by Mike Montiel.

Visit our Website for more information and directions: www.treesthatpleasenursery.com

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