Montgomery Botanical Center

Located in Coral Gables, Florida, Montgomery Botanical Center is a globally recognized botanical institution dedicated to the conservation, research, and cultivation of palms and cycads. Established in 1959, the garden is not a traditional public botanical garden but rather a research-focused collection that supports scientists, conservationists, and botanical institutions worldwide. The landscape is home to an extraordinary diversity of palm species, many of which are rare, endangered, or difficult to cultivate, grown in an outdoor tropical environment ideally suited to their needs. Palms are the central focus of the collection, with specimens planted across the grounds to support both scientific study and long-term preservation. The garden’s role in seed banking, field research, and global plant conservation makes it one of the most important palm collections anywhere. While access is limited compared to public gardens, its significance within the palm world is unmatched.