Arboretum

Kew's Arboretum stretches over the majority of the Gardens' 121 leafy hectares (300 acres).

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Autumn in Kew's arboretum

Kew's Arboretum in Autumn

Kew's Arboretum holds a comprehensive collection of hardy trees, many of which are arranged in groups according to genera – meaning that trees that are related to each other are placed together for comparison and ease of research. However those in the northern area form mixed decorative plantings - this division reflects the historical development of the Gardens.

For management purposes, the Arboretum is divided into three areas. North Arboretum includes the original 1759 botanic garden and amenity plantings, West Arboretum includes the Lake, Bamboo Garden and Rhododendron Dell, and South Arboretum contains Berberis Dell and Queen Charlotte's Cottage Grounds.

 

3 comments on 'Arboretum'

Kew Feedback Team says

20/07/2011 7:23:24 PM | Report abuse

Thanks for your comments. We thought you might be interested to hear of this book from Kew publishing – Kew’s Big Trees by Christina Harrison http://www.kewbooks.com/asps/ShowDetails.asp?id=759 You'll also be pleased to hear that the new Kew App will soon offer a partial tree map of the gardens. New and free – download the Kew iPhone app now to get even more out of your visit - http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/visit-information/mobile-app/index.htm

Judith A Palmer says

18/07/2011 12:50:49 PM | Report abuse

I agree wholeheartedly with John H Smith! I would love to be able to buy a tree map in the Kew shop

John H Smith says

01/04/2011 3:33:39 AM | Report abuse

I like this page simply because there is no map or anything else available to help me locate any tree that I have previously seen at Kew. A tree map would be very helpful to the many visitors who want to improve their tree ID knowledge

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