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Autumn colours at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, England. An arboretum ( pl.: arboreta) is a botanical collection composed exclusively of trees of a variety of species. Originally mostly created as a section in a larger garden or park for specimens of mostly non-local species, many modern arboreta are in botanical gardens as ...
Jun 19, 2024 · arboretum, place where trees, shrubs, and sometimes herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. An arboretum may be a collection in its own right or a part of a botanical garden.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
DNA can be extracted from herbarium or living specimens and used to answer important questions about biodiversity and the evolution of form and function in trees. Analyzing DNA can help arboreta...
Arboretum. Explore our vast collection of 14,000 trees, a unique living landscape shaped by the seasons. A journey inside this unique collection is a chance to experience the beauty and diversity of forests around the globe. Stretching across two-thirds of the Gardens, the Arboretum surrounds our glasshouses in a leafy enclave for you to walk, ...
An arboretum is a botanical garden specializing in trees or woody plants. Arboreta across the globe conduct scientific research and conservation, engage in public outreach and education, and manage beautiful and diverse tree collections.