Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens Explained

Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens
Type:	Botanical Garden
Location:	3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington
Area:	7 hectares
Plants:	1,500
Species:	500
Opened:	1931

The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens (7 acres) are botanical gardens located on the grounds of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks at 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington.

Description

The gardens contain more than 500 species and 1,500 varieties of plants from around the world, including fan palms, oaks, Mexican pines, rhododendrons, and a fine display of roses. The gardens also exhibit an extensive fuchsia display and a special section for lilies in season.

History

In 1931, botanist Carl English was hired by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Over 43 years of civil service, he transformed the site into an English style landscape.^{[1] [2] [3]}

See also

• List of botanical gardens in the United States

Notes and References

1. Web site: Seattle District > Missions > Civil Works > Locks and Dams > Chittenden Locks > Botanical Garden . 2022-07-15 . www.nws.usace.army.mil.
2. Web site: Hiram M. Chittenden-Ballard Locks . 2022-07-15 . www.ballardlocks.org.
3. Book: Society, Ballard Historical . Preserving Ballard . 2022-04-18 . Arcadia Publishing . 978-1-4671-0793-8 . en.