Blooming lilacs drawing visitors to Arbor Lodge

By: Nebraska Examiner staff

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 422

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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NEBRASKA CITY, Nebraska — A Nebraska community best known for its apples and trees is seeking visitors interested in another plant — lilacs.

Over 30 some years, a collection of different lilacs at Arbor State Historical Park in Nebraska City has grown to more than 200 varieties and ranks among the top-10 collections of lilacs in the nation for its size.

The lilacs, in shades of vibrant magenta, deep purple, lavender, pink and white, line …

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