Twenty-One Trees

The Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden in the Catskill Mountains dedicated to displaying and managing native plant communities of the northeastern US, in addition to curating its collection of cold-hardy native and exotic trees. Its elevation of 2,400 feet at the top of the New York City watershed creates a unique environment for education, research, and pure enjoyment of the spectacular and historic Catskill landscape. The Arboretum trails and boardwalks connect 178 acres of plant collections, meadows, wetlands, forest, and Devonian bedrock--a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, birding, geology, local craftsmanship, hiking, and snowshoeing.--Book jacket.