United States National Arboretum
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The United States National Arboretum is a living museum and research facility dedicated to the study, display, and conservation of trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Located in Washington, D.C., the arboretum serves as both a public garden and an institution for botanical research and education. The grounds feature diverse collections of plants organized by taxonomic groups, geographic regions, and thematic displays, providing visitors with opportunities to explore various horticultural and landscape design styles throughout the seasons. Established to promote interest in American horticulture and forestry, the arboretum maintains extensive plant collections that support scientific study and public engagement with the botanical sciences [1][2][3][4][5][6].
The United States National Arboretum was founded in 1927 [3][5][6], establishing a national resource for botanical research and public education in the nation's capital. Since its founding, the arboretum has developed into a premier destination for visitors seeking to experience diverse plant collections while learning about the importance of trees and woody plants in urban and natural environments. The institution continues to fulfill its founding mission through ongoing research programs, educational initiatives, and the maintenance of its living collections for the benefit of the American public [3][5][6].
United States National Arboretum
Summary
United States National Arboretum is an arboretum[1]. It ranks in the top 9% of arboretum entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- United States National Arboretum was influenced by McMillan Plan[3].
- United States National Arboretum was influenced by United States Commission of Fine Arts[4].
- United States National Arboretum is located in Washington, D.C.[5].
- United States National Arboretum is in the country of United States[6].
- United States National Arboretum's image is recorded as Visitors Center & Administration Building - United States National Arboretum.jpg[7].
- United States National Arboretum's continent is recorded as North America[8].
- United States National Arboretum's instance of is recorded as arboretum[9].
- United States National Arboretum's instance of is recorded as urban park[10].
- United States National Arboretum's instance of is recorded as research institute[11].
- United States National Arboretum's operator is recorded as Agricultural Research Service[12].
- United States National Arboretum's ISNI is recorded as 0000000406155740[13].
- United States National Arboretum's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 143700614[14].
- United States National Arboretum's GND ID is recorded as 1022471-3[15].
- United States National Arboretum's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n50028660[16].
- United States National Arboretum's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA17220373[17].
- United States National Arboretum's location is recorded as Northeast[18].
- United States National Arboretum's postal code is recorded as 20002[19].
- United States National Arboretum's has use is recorded as environmental research[20].
- United States National Arboretum's has use is recorded as tourist attraction[21].
- United States National Arboretum's has use is recorded as environmental education[22].
- United States National Arboretum's Commons category is recorded as United States National Arboretum[23].
- United States National Arboretum's has part is recorded as National Capitol Columns[24].
- United States National Arboretum's has part is recorded as National Bonsai and Penjing Museum[25].
- +1927-00-00T00:00:00Z marks the founding of United States National Arboretum[26].
- United States National Arboretum's GNIS Feature ID is recorded as 530560[27].
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Founding
+1927-00-00T00:00:00Z marks the founding of United States National Arboretum[26].
Leadership
Directors / managers include Henry Marc Cathey[28] and Henry T. Skinner[29].
Operations
United States National Arboretum's operator is recorded as Agricultural Research Service[12].
Why It Matters
United States National Arboretum ranks in the top 9% of arboretum entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]