Sponsor a Tree or Collection Program

Be part of our Gardens’ future

For over 150 years, Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens has held a special place in the hearts of Melburnians.  It’s a place that many of us - from garden lovers and picnicking families to early morning joggers and twilight cinema-goers - regard as our own magnificent backyard.

That’s why we are inviting your to join a very special group of people, dedicated to helping our Gardens grow.

You can support the Gardens by sponsoring a tree or collection. With three levels of sponsorship available, people of all ages can become involved and it is great gift idea for family members and friends.

There are three trees and three collections available for sponsorship.  They are:

The Lady Loch Oak - Quercus canariensis

This majestic Algerian Oak, planted by Lady Loch in 1889 on Oak Lawn, has limbs up to 20 metres in length and an enormous canopy spanning 43 metres.

Monterey Cypress – Cupressus macrocarpa

This impressive tree, located next to the steps above Long Island, is one of the largest known examples of its species.  Its massive trunk measures a staggering 9.6 metres in circumference.

Lion’s Head Tree – Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Located near Separation Tree Rest House, this magnificent River Red Gum has an unusual growth resembling the profile of a lion’s head protruding from its trunk.

Camellia Collection

Our award-winning display of brilliantly coloured Camellias, located to the north of Oak Lawn, has been a renowned feature of the Gardens for over a century.

Perennial Boarder

A highly creative collection of colours, forms and textures that features dramatic seasonal change and frames a picturesque view to Gardens House.

Herb Garden

This secluded, delightfully fragrant formal garden near Fern Gully contains a diverse selection of culinary and medicinal herbs that stimulate the senses.

Call the Development Branch on (03) 9252 2303 or email development@rbg.vic.gov.au