arboretum
noun
ar·bo·re·tum
ˌär-bə-ˈrē-təm 
plural arboretums or arboreta
ˌär-bə-ˈrē-tə
: a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
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An arboretum of towering Scots pines, oaks, and silver fir surrounds this Victorian mansion, hemmed by formal gardens of flowers and shrubs.
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Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
The two parks earlier were designated accredited botanic gardens by Botanic Gardens Conservation International, while last year they were named Level 4 arboretums in recognition of the organization’s tree conservation efforts.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Home to more than 6,000 trees and shrubs that represent more than 190 species, the campus is officially designated as an arboretum, according to its website.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The arboretum is home to more than 3,000 trees, according to the Downtown Nashville Partnership.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
The two parks earlier were designated accredited botanic gardens by Botanic Gardens Conservation International, while last year they were named Level 4 arboretums in recognition of the organization’s tree conservation efforts.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Home to more than 6,000 trees and shrubs that represent more than 190 species, the campus is officially designated as an arboretum, according to its website.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The arboretum is home to more than 3,000 trees, according to the Downtown Nashville Partnership.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Arboretum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arboretum. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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arboretum
noun
ar·bo·re·tum
ˌär-bə-ˈrēt-əm
plural arboretums or arboreta
-ˈrēt-ə
: a place where trees and plants are grown for scientific and educational purposes
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