arboretum
Botanical tree collection
An arboretum is a botanical garden devoted to trees and shrubs, typically with specimens labeled for study and education.
Universities and municipalities maintain arboreta for research, conservation, and public enjoyment: We spent the afternoon walking through the arboretum.
The plural is arboreta or arboretums.
Quercus genus member
- mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
- pineCone-bearing evergreen
- birchPale deciduous hardwood
- willowNarrow-leaved waterside tree
cedar · redwood · sequoia · spruce · chestnut · elm · beech · magnolia
Finest taxonomic rank
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- cultivarBred plant variety
- specimenIndividual for examination
flora · collection · labeling · classification · angiosperm · gymnosperm · perennial · annual
Fostering growth through care
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
- propagationAct of spreading widely
- plantingPlacing seeds in earth
nursery · soil · mulching · compost · irrigation · fertilizer · seedling · transplanting
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- solitudeState of being alone
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
refuge · escape · contemplation · meditation · respite · quietude · greenspace · oasis
Routes for walking
- benchesMulti-person seats or sidelines
- gardensCultivated planting areas
- groundsBasis for justification
- meadowsGrassland for grazing
pond · gazebo · pergola · footbridge · signage · trails · borders · lawns
At risk of extinction
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- protectionGuarding against harm
- restorationReturning something to condition
- reforestationReplanting depleted woodlands
genetic · diversity · native · species · seed bank · propagation · stewardship · habitat
Entry or confession
- groundsBasis for justification
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- photographyCreating images from light
picnicking · seasonal · bloom · foliage · birdwatching · wedding · venue · events
Guided sightseeing expeditions
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- classesInstructional sessions or groupings
- lecturesFormal instructional talks
- signagePosted public displays
interpretation · research · botany · field trips · guides · programs · exhibits · demonstration
oak
Quercus genus member
willow · cedar · redwood · sequoia · spruce · chestnut · elm · beech · magnolia · ginkgo
species
Finest taxonomic rank
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- cultivarBred plant variety
specimen · flora · collection · labeling · classification · angiosperm · gymnosperm · perennial · annual · deciduous
cultivation
Fostering growth through care
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
- propagationAct of spreading widely
planting · nursery · soil · mulching · compost · irrigation · fertilizer · seedling · transplanting · greenhouse
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
peace · refuge · escape · contemplation · meditation · respite · quietude · greenspace · oasis · strolling
pathways
Routes for walking
- benchesMulti-person seats or sidelines
- gardensCultivated planting areas
- groundsBasis for justification
meadows · pond · gazebo · pergola · footbridge · signage · trails · borders · lawns · hedges
endangered
At risk of extinction
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- protectionGuarding against harm
- restorationReturning something to condition
reforestation · genetic · diversity · native · species · seed bank · propagation · stewardship · habitat · ecosystem
admission
Entry or confession
photography · picnicking · seasonal · bloom · foliage · birdwatching · wedding · venue · events · membership
tours
Guided sightseeing expeditions
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- classesInstructional sessions or groupings
- lecturesFormal instructional talks
signage · interpretation · research · botany · field trips · guides · programs · exhibits · demonstration · learning
- IU BloomingtonIndiana University, IU, Hoosiers, crimson, student union
- gardensflower garden, flowerbeds, Chinese garden, rose garden, herb garden
- parksplayground, Hyde Park, Yellowstone, Grant Park, picnic table
- public spacespark, plaza, street, city parks, public parks
- natural historynatural history, natural history museum, naturalist, naturalists, natural philosophers
- botanical gardensgreenhouses, Kew Gardens, rose garden, orchids, tropical plants
arboretumflower garden
Planted area for ornamental blooms
rose garden · vegetable garden · herb garden · herbarium · wildflower meadow
arboretumdesert
To leave behind completely
wasteland · clearcut · parking lot · concrete jungle · barren landscape
arboretumwilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
old-growth forest · jungle · primeval forest · virgin forest