Collection planning guides the development of plant acquisition and management decisions in meaningful, strategic, and measurable directions. Collection development plans are unique for each institution and should be tailored in a way that best suits the needs and goals for each specific collection.

Our Collection Development Planning Guide developed by Plant Collections Network poses a series of considerations as a starting point for assessing, planning, and goal setting for each plant collection. Download the guide below.

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Check out these sample plans from Nationally Accredited Plant Collection Holders™:

Forsythia Collection Plan

Arnold Arboretum.
Wild origin species and historic Arboretum introductions at university-based garden.

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Maple Collection Development Plan

US National Arboretum.
Wild origin species and cultivars including Arboretum introductions at federal research garden with several locations, addition to Nationally Accredited Acer Multisite Collection™.

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Peirce Collection Management Plan

Longwood Gardens.
Historic tree species available in 1800’s-era mid-Atlantic region including specimens planted by original Quaker owners at display gardens.

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Platycerium Collection Plan

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.
Comprehensive taxonomic representation of subtropical species, specimens mounted or hung, at historic estate.

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Stewartia Collection Development Plan

Polly Hill Arboretum.
Wild origin species and cultivars including Arboretum introductions at not-for profit garden.

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