This 42 acre parcel, owned by the Green Horizon Land Trust, contains a mix of native and ornamental plants that are part of Polk County’s horticultural heritage. Once a banana plantation, the site was donated to the Trust by Tal Lewis, who for over 40 years collected and planted ornamental plants from across the state in a landscape he designed. The arboretum features a large collection of Chinese fan palms as well as most palms that will grow in Central Florida.
In addition to ornamentals, see native trees such as magnolias, oaks and persimmon as well at least six species of ferns, large stands of bamboo, terrestrial orchids as well as other plants.
For anyone not familiar with Letterboxing there is a log in the box for you to sign and stamp (with your stamp), then you stamp your own log or paper (with stamp that is in the box). If you do not have your own stamp, then stickers or handrawn artwork is acceptable. DO NOT TAKE STAMP WITH YOU; IT IS NOT A TRADE ITEM!!!
This cache was placed with the assistance of the
Florida Geocaching Association