Sherman Library and Gardens

The Sherman Library and Gardens are botanical gardens in Corona del Mar, California. The gardens are open to the public every day, except major holidays. An admission fee is charged on most days. Today's garden began in 1955 when Arnold D. Haskell bought the Norman's Nursery property. Haskell named the Library and Gardens after his mentor and benefactor, M. H. Sherman.[1]

Sherman Library and Gardens
Flowers in front of a fountain at the gardens
Sherman Library and Gardens
TypeBotanical garden
Location2647 East Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, California, United States
Coordinates33°36′09″N 117°52′24″W
Area2.2 acres (0.89 ha)
Opened1955 (1955)
WebsiteOfficial website

The gardens include patios and conservatories, seasonal flower beds, and fountains. Collections range from desert plants to tropical vegetation. The Cactus and Succulent Garden includes a California pepper tree. A tropical conservatory at the site features orchids, heliconias, and gingers. The Rose Garden has roses, the Fern Grotto exhibits mature staghorn ferns, the Japanese Garden includes a bo tree, and the Herb Garden shows a variety of herbs, including chocolate and orange-mint, tri-color and society garlic.[2]

Cactus and succulent garden

See also

References
  1. Hendricks, William O. (1980). "The Sherman Library". California History. University of California Press. 59 (4): 352–357. doi:10.2307/25158006. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  2. Maggio, Matthew V. "A Succulent Oasis at Sherman Library & Gardens". Pacific Horticulture Society. Retrieved January 7, 2021.


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