Photo by Ellen Zagory Acacia conniana Photo by Mia Ingolia

The Eric E. Conn Acacia Grove displays over 50 species of acacias from Australia, Africa, and the Americas. In early spring, visitors can walk through clouds of fragrant yellow blossoms amid meadows of native California bunchgrasses. We are testing these attractive heat- and drought-tolerant plants, which range from prostrate, low-growing species to tall shade trees, for use in Central Valley gardens. The grove is named for Dr. Eric E. Conn, professor emeritus of biochemistry at UC Davis and an internationally-recognized expert on acacias.

Photo by Ellen Zagory

UC Davis Arboretum
Hydrology
Arboretum Waterway Lake Spafford Putah Creek
Plant Collections
Shields Oak Grove Valley-Wise Garden White Flower Garden Mediterranean Collection South American Collection Acacia Collection Southwest US/ Mexican Collection Conifer Collection Roberts Redbud Collection Desert Collection California Foothill Collection East Asian Collection Mary Wattis Brown Garden North Coast Collection Weier Redwood Grove Australian Collection Arboretum Terrace
Features
Gazebo Dock Boathouse Putah Creek Lodge Bridges The Foundation Native American Contemplative Garden Lois Crowe Patio
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