Welcome To
The Garden Capital of Texas
This charming East Texas town is rightfully known as the Garden Capital of Texas. Home to a host of celebrated gardens, lush landscapes and vibrant blooms, this historic city boasts world-class attractions like the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden and the SFA Mast Arboretum. The thousands of azaleas, camellias, and native flora must be seen to be believed—making Nacogdoches a dream destination for garden and nature lovers alike.
Visit the Nacogdoches Farmers Market for sales, seasonal events and fresh finds.
The Nacogdoches Master Gardeners host a "Lunch and Learn" event on the second Thursday of each month.
Explore more of Nac's greenery with our incredible tours & trails.
Ruby M. Mize Azalea Gardens
The Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden is Texas' largest, featuring 1.25 miles of accessible trails and stunning blooms, with hundreds of varieties of rhododendrons, camellias, hydrangeas and other unique collections. It's the crown jewel of the Nacogdoches Azalea Trail.
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SFA Mast Arboretum
The first arboretum at a university in Texas, this on-campus garden spills over 19 acres and lies on a portion of the Lanana Creek Trail.
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Pineywoods Native Plant Center
This 40·acre garden on the SFA campus is a unique mixture of uplands, mesic mid-slopes and wet creek bottoms.
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Gayla Mize Garden
Take a stroll through this tranquil forest garden which includes Chinese fringe trees, deciduous hollies, azaleas, redbuds, dogwoods and camellias. Located east of University Drive, between Starr Avenue and College Street.
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Featured Tour
The Azalea Trail Tour
The Nacogdoches area is home to breathtaking azalea gardens, showcasing vibrant spring blooms you won't want to miss! Experience the impressive array of colours and varieties and some of the most diverse azalea collections in the country.
Garden Capital Events
Garden Centers, Tours & More
