Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, University botanical garden in central Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The garden extends across two hectares, featuring winding paths connecting theme gardens, glasshouses, research areas, and specialized plant collections.
The garden originated in 1902 when lecturer Augusta Vera Duthie cultivated plants for research, with the current location established in 1922 by Professor Gert Nel.
The Western Cape Bonsai Heritage Collection represents South African bonsai traditions through one of the largest public collections in the country.
Entry costs R15 for adults and R10 for seniors, with the garden open daily from 8:00 to 17:00, offering municipal parking on Van Riebeeck Street.
The garden maintains collections of unclassified plant species and manages conservation programs for plants approaching extinction in South Africa.
Location: Stellenbosch
GPS coordinates: -33.93610,18.86530
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:55
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