UDBG’s living plant collection supports its educational mission with an emphasis on undergraduate education, outreach programming, and the horticultural industry. A diverse collection of plants showcases unique specimens for comparative study, sparks inspiration for aesthetic design, and illustrates ecological relationships.
The Botanic Gardens’ rich collections include temperate plants from around the world, with an emphasis on holly (Ilex sp.), maple (Acer sp.), magnolia (Magnolia sp.), oak (Quercus sp.), and viburnum (Viburnum sp.). More information can be found on the Featured Plant Collections page.