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SCC Horticulture Department
Jason Bagwell, Department Chair
 (864) 592-4646
bagwellj@sccsc.edu
 
SCC Arboretum
Kevin Parris, Coordinator
 (864) 592-4271
parrisk@sccsc.edu
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SCC Arboretum

An arboretum - a name derived from the Latin word for "tree" - is defined as a place where many kinds of trees and shrubs are grown for exhibition and study.  The SCC Arboretum is a spectacular site located on the SCC central campus in Spartanburg, and is a member of American Public Gardens Association. It has earned a spot in Arboretaville as one of five recognized arboretums in Spartanburg County.
Arboretum Mission: The SCC Arboretum's mission is to provide an ongoing display of unique gardens, trees and plants, and horticulture environment that is used for educating former, current and future horticulture students as well as the regional horticulture industry and community members to the diversity of hardy plants for our piedmont region and southeast.
 
Friends of the Arboretum: Proceeds from annual family membership support the SCC Arboretum. For $35, a member receives an SCC Arboretum calendar, quarterly SCC Horticulture newsletters, participation in plant trials and distribution and 10% discounts at Fall and Spring Plant Sales.
 
For more information about SCC Arboretum, contact Kevin Parris, arboretum coordinator at parrisk@sccsc.edu or call him at (864) 592-4271.