Varga Arboretum

     The The William A. Varga Arboretum showcases trees and shrubs that are well-suited to Utah’s dry, mountain valleys. Trees and shrubs in the arboretum are grouped in three zones according to the amount of water they require. They are examples of plants that make outstanding additions to the region’s residential, public and commercial landscapes, selected for their beauty, hardiness, wise use of water, and ability to adapt to Utah’s extreme weather conditions. The arboretum began with 57 trees and shrubs moved in 1999 from the former USU Botanical Garden in Farmington. More than 100 others were planted in 2008 and 2009.

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 The Varga Arboretum is a growing legacy begun by William A. Varga, the Utah Botanical Center’s first director and long-time Utah State University horticulture educator. The arboretum began with 57 trees and shrubs moved in 1999, under his direction, from the former USU Botanical Garden in Farmington. Bill is widely known among those involved in horticulture in Utah as a progressive plantsman and master teacher who has mentored thousands of students. He is passionate about native plants and native people and well-versed in the beneficial uses of plants found throughout the region. Bill possesses the unique ability to connect both the science and art of landscape design. The arboretum honors his efforts to inspire students and countless others to value the beauty of uniquely Western landscapes.