Behind the Oswald Visitor Center; enter from the Eatery
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Nestled into the hillside behind the Oswald Visitor Center, the two-level Newton Dining Terrace provides plenty of space for patio dining against the stunning backdrop of the Arboretum’s gardens. Deemed a favorite place for lunch, snacks or coffee by visitors, this area features lacy, thornless honey locusts and fine-leafed linden trees that provide ample shade. Surrounding perennials add eye-catching seasonal color and garden inspiration. Large container plantings dot the patio space and feature miniature trees that provide height and a variety of edibles, vegetables, herbs and annuals for color and form, including non-hardy Japanese maples. Visitors can sit, relax and eat while taking in the granite fountain, stone walls, gray paving stones and the nearby “Tropical Splendor” sculpture.
Garden Plants & Sculptures
If you're looking for the full list of plants available in the garden, please check out our Plant Finder where you can search by location.
- Thornless honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos 'Imperial')
- Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis)
- Blue beech (Carpinus caroliniana)
- Hosta 'Autumn Frost'
- Amur cherry (Prunus maackii)
- Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
- Common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
- Large-cupped daffodil (Narcissus 'Fortissimo')
- White oak (Quercus alba)
- Tall tickseed (Coreopsis tripteris 'Flower Tower')
At-Home Gardening & Care
To create your own impressive container gardens at home, use this helpful guide from the Hennepin County Master Gardeners.