Descanso Gardens | |
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![]() Descanso Gardens rosarium | |
Type | Botanical garden |
Location | La Cañada Flintridge |
Nearest city | La Cañada Flintridge |
Coordinates | 34°12′05″N 118°12′35″W / 34.201475°N 118.2098°W |
Area | 150 acres (61 ha) |
Open | 9am-5pm |
Status | Open year-round |
Website | Official website |
Descanso Gardens is a 150-acre (61 ha) botanical garden located in La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, California. It sits on the northern edge of the San Rafael Hills.
Descanso Gardens features a wide area, mostly forested, with artificial streams, ponds, and lawns. Descanso Gardens has a wide collection of fruit trees, including orange, peach, pear, pomegranate, crabapple, fruits of the genus prunus, grapes, and passionfruit. Descanso Gardens is often referred to as simply "Descanso" by locals and consistent patrons.