Willowwood Arboretum was first cleared for farming in the 18th century, which formed the meadows that currently exist. It was named Willowwood after Henry and Robert Tubbs purchased the land in 1908 after the natural collection of willow trees that exist in the area. They expanded the farmhouse that dates back to 1792 and made it their family home. The property was formed into a private arboretum run by Rutgers University for plant and tree research It became part of the Morris County Park System in 1980.
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