The mission of The Purdue Arboretum is to collect and display woody landscape plants
from around the world in a way that enhances the educational, research, and outreach
mission of Purdue University, promotes environmental sustainability, and increases
the beauty of the Purdue campus.
The Purdue Arboretum plans to collect and display the best woody plant selections
for use in managed landscapes of Indiana and the greater Midwestern US. Besides
Indiana natives, expansive collections of plants from around the world, including
all hardy Maples and Viburnums, will be established. Another goal is the creation
of numerous interpretive gardens that demonstrate the diverse connections between
plants and the people of Indiana.