
Arboretum
Educational Purpose
Arboretums are often used for scientific study and environmental education.
School trips to the arboretum help students learn about different species of trees.
Specialized Displays
Some arboretums specialize in certain types of trees, like conifers or tropical species.
The arboretum we visited had an exceptional collection of rare tropical trees.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse an arboretum with a forest; the former is curated for study, the latter is a natural wilderness.
Unlike a wild forest, every tree in the arboretum has been carefully selected and planted.