Rhododendrons Reservation


The rare Rhododendron maximum
 

Description

The Rhododendrons Reservation's 196 acres are the site of an important and rare stand of Rhododendron maximum, the great laurel or rosebay rhododendron, one of only three species of evergreen rhododendrons native to eastern North America. A quarter-mile trail leads from Woodbridge Street parking area to the stand of rhododendrons. Easy walking, though wet underfoot.
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Location Woodridge Street off of Route 27
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Parking A small parking lot (4 cars) can be found on the right immediately after turning onto Woodridge St. The trail enters the wood about 200 yards down Woodridge Street.
Ownership Trustees of Reservations, private non-profit land trust.
Access is via a public easement over private property. Please be considerate.
Notes The rhododendron stand is protected by a 'deer fence'. There is a small entrance to the stand on the south side of the fence.

This site was last updated 01/15/06