Dedicated to the memory of John
Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the U.S. (1960-1963), the Arboretum covers 252
hectares on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coillte.
The plant collection contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate
regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence and the 200 forest plots are
grouped by continent. A road provides access
to the summit at 271m and there are panoramic views over counties Wexford,
Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Tipperary. Other features include:
rhododendrons, dwarf conifers, exhibitions, audio visual, lake, miniature
railway, pony and trap, shop, tearoom and play area.
Dedicated to the memory of John
Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the U.S. (1960-1963), the Arboretum covers 252
hectares on the southern slopes and summit of Slieve Coillte.
The plant collection contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate
regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence and the 200 forest plots are
grouped by continent. A road provides access
to the summit at 271m and there are panoramic vie
ws over counties Wexford,
Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Tipperary. Other features include:
rhododendrons, dwarf conifers, exhibitions, audio visual, lake, miniature
railway, pony and trap, shop, tearoom and play area.