Arnold Arboretum and China
For over a century, Arboretum staff have explored and documented the natural and cultural resources of Asia, including China and Tibet. This page highlights scientific research, conservation efforts, important plants, rich archival and contemporary photography, and other seasonal celebrations of Chinese plants.
As far back as 1905 and continuing today, the Arnold Arboretum has been investigating south-central China, a hotspot of biodiversity.
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Explore plants from China in a scientific catalog called a Flora. This Flora was created by an international team of scientists and shows the extraordinary diversity of plant species in China.
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See a gallery of gorgeous Chinese plants growing at the Arnold Arboretum.
- Step back in time: meet plant explorers from the Arboretum’s past, and see what they saw.
- Read about modern-day projects of the Arnold Arboretum in China, check out the work of our scientists:
- Family Activities this summer:
- Check out the summer trees of the month; all from China.
- It's Tree Time! Explore Chinese plants with hands-on Saturdays this summer at the Arnold Arboretum.
