An excellent shade tree, the Angsana can grow up to 40m tall. It was planted extensively in the 1960s and 1970s as part of Singapore's efforts to green up the country. It has yellow flowers that grow in large bunches. Its fruits are flattened disc-shaped pods with papery wings. One of the largest roadside trees in Singapore is an Angsana Heritage Tree with a girth of 7.7m. It can be seen along the road verge of Upper Serangoon Road, between Woodleigh Park and Woodleigh Close and is about 60 years old.

Main Feature

Salina describing the shape and uses of the annatto fruit to the participants of the guided tour.

The children got a feel of the textures of the brinjal and bittergourd plants.

Some of the participants had fun turning over leaves to look for the eggs of the pond snail.

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Having Fun in an Outdoor Classroom

Lessons on flora and fauna can be fun, as children and parents found out at a specially crafted guided tour of the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

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Lifestyle

Walking with Giants

A visit to the Bukit Timah Reserve offers a lesson in nature conservation from the ancients.

Conservation

Tailors At Work

Over at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, little tailorbirds can be seen busily weaving nests out of leaves, grass and other plant materials.

Gardening

A Budding Gardener

He may be just 13 years old, but he is already a Community in Bloom Ambassador and often encourages others to take up gardening. So what makes him tick?

Highlights

Experience a night in the park! - NParks has started a pilot project to enhance our visitors' night experiences in our parks and gardens. This is just one of the many ideas that you, the public, have shared with us as part of our City in a Garden public consultation.

Enjoy a brand new dining experience at the Singapore Botanic Gardens! - Food For Thought has launched its latest outlet at the Gardens, conveniently located at the Botany Centre near the Tanglin Gate on Napier Road.

Editorial Team