Fine camellia collection including a tree over 100 years old. Tropical house - This section is of great interest to young people. They can see where chocolate comes from and stand under a banana tree. They see Cycads plants which originated in dinosaur times. This is a large collection and its diversity helps students to begin to appreciate the need to preserve tropical forests.
Orchids show interesting adaptations to their habitats and pollinators.
Hunnewell Arboretum - 22 acres of trees and shrubs. We offer tours in fall and spring. A visit to the Arboretum can be more valuable if students have some preparation in recognizing different leaves, fruits and seeds.