Welcome to Lendonwood Gardens
Come stroll through Lendonwood Gardens, a six-acre botanical garden near Grand Lake in northeastern Oklahoma. Grassy pathways meander through more than 1,200 different types of plants, including the largest collection of rhododendrons in the Southwest, 500 varieties of daylilies, and 25 varieties of dogwoods. Come see a constantly changing panorama of color and texture . . . at Lendonwood Gardens!
Looking toward the Japanese Pavilion.
Lendonwood Gardens is part of the Oklahoma Botanical Garden system. Botanical gardens like Lendonwood serve a scientific and educational purpose by testing and displaying new and rare plants and by providing a garden setting in which to educate the public about horticulture. In order to be designated a botanical garden, a garden must contain labeled plants, be open to the public, and contain at least 225 species of plants.
At Lendonwood Gardens, visitors will find several major collections of plants. Lendonwood is home to one of the largest collections of false cypress (Chamaecyparis) trees in the United States, totaling more than 80 varieties. Similar to red cedar, the evergreen false cypress is native to Japan, Taiwan, Canada and the U.S. In addition, Lendonwood has one of the largest collections of rhododendrons in the region, totaling about 250 varieties, adding drama and color in April and May each year.
In addition, the Gardens include 25 varieties of dogwoods, 75 varieties of Japanese maples, and 125 varieties of hostas. With more than 500 varieties of daylilies, Lendonwood has been designated a display garden for the American Hemerocallis (daylily) Society. In addition, the Gardens are home to about 200 varieties of conifers and 25 varieties of viburnums.