noun
- plural of arboretum; botanical gardens devoted to trees and woody plants
Examples
- The university maintains several arboreta for research and education.
- Many arboreta feature rare and exotic tree species from around the world.
- Visitors can explore the different arboreta to learn about forest ecosystems.
- The city’s arboreta provide peaceful spaces for walking and nature study.
- Scientists use arboreta to study tree growth and adaptation.
- These arboreta contain collections of both native and non-native trees.