Singapore Botanic Gardens Desk Calendar 2025

Trees are the subject of this year’s calendar, which includes a selection of Singapore’s native species as well as several introduced species that can be found in the Singapore Botanic Gardens and throughout Singapore. One example is the iconic
Rain Tree that lines the roads and pathways of our City in Nature.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens has been at its present site since 1859, and includes a six-hectare fragment of primary rainforest, as well as several native Heritage Trees, that precede the Gardens. These are part of our natural heritage, and with tree species diversity being the highest in the tropics, they host numerous species of other flora and fauna.

Heritage Trees have been listed in Singapore since 2001, and they are some of the largest and most historically and culturally significant trees to be found in our city. The Singapore Botanic Gardens has 61 Heritage Trees, including several important
timber trees found in the Dipterocarpaceae family. These trees once clothed Southeast Asia in a blanket of unbroken forest, but many are now threatened due to deforestation. The Singapore Botanic Gardens plays an active role in conserving these magnificent trees through the Heritage Trees scheme, which also aims to educate the community on the importance of protecting our mature trees.

Trees are part of our heritage and culture and are intricately linked to our everyday lives. We hope this year’s calendar will encourage you to enjoy the wonder and beauty of these majestic giants.

The artwork featured in this calendar is part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ archives.
They were painted by talented botanical artist Waiwai Hove.