Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arboreta

noun

ahr-buh-REE-tuh

Definition

Arboreta are collections of trees and shrubs, often maintained for educational and research purposes.

Examples

The university has several arboreta that serve as living laboratories for students studying botany.
Visiting the arboretum is a popular activity for nature lovers in the spring when the flowers are in bloom.

Meaning

The term refers to places where different species of trees and shrubs are grown and studied, similar to botanical gardens but focused specifically on woody plants.