70 Ridge Road Picayune, MS 39466 (601)799-2311 (Wed-Sun)
104 acres
104 acre site plus off site preserves. Savanna exhibit, a Woodland exhibit, and an Aquatic exhibit.
Native Plant Center, Pinecote Pavilion, Piney Woods Lake display native water plants in natural setting. Vegetation types include Longleaf pine forests, slash pine- hardwoods, sweetbay-tupelo-swampbay, beech-magnolia, baldcypress-tupelo, bottomland hardwoods, hillside bogs, and savannas.
The Crosby Arboretum also manages over 1,000 acres in seven associated natural areas. Over 300 species of indigenous trees and shrubs as well as wildflowers and grasses. Rare, threatened, or endangered species of plants and wildlife are present at throughout the Arboretum's preserves.
Unusual plants have their place as well. The Arboretum protects and manages several lovely pitcher plant bogs both on site and within the natural areas. Edible, poisonous, and aromatic plants, too, are found at the Arboretum. As the seasons unfold their splendor, the Arboretum provides a clear, unobstructed view of the variety and beauty of our natural resources.
Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available, Free. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Fetivals. Greenhouses.
Adult Education programs. Children's programs. Visitor center. Gift Shop. Plants for sale. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available.