The garden contains a specialized collection of over 200 species of medicinal plants.
It maintains a significant herbarium collection used for international botanical research.
The park was designed to incorporate natural forest segments that existed on the site prior to its formal establishment.
The garden houses a dedicated greenhouse complex for tropical and subtropical plant species not native to the Moldovan climate.
The National Botanical Garden of Moldova spans over 76 hectares in the Botanica sector of Chișinău. Established in 1950, it functions as a primary research center for the Moldovan Academy of Sciences. The grounds host over 2,300 species of plants, including rare flora specific to the Dniester River basin. The landscape is divided into thematic sectors, including a dendrarium, a rock garden, and extensive rose plantations. A central pond system provides a habitat for various waterfowl species. Much of the garden features mature forest ecosystems with pathways for walking. It serves as an ex-situ conservation site for endangered regional plant life.
The wooden bridge overlooking the central pond area.
Bring a portable mosquito repellent, especially when visiting the wooded sections near the ponds.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes, as the paths cover significant elevation changes and can be unpaved.
Visit during the spring peak or early autumn for the best color variety in the flower beds.
Do not attempt to pick flowers or collect plant samples, as this is strictly prohibited to protect the research collection.
Open daily throughout the year, with greenhouses occasionally closed for maintenance during winter months.
Avoid walking on flower beds or damaging plant signage; stay on marked trails.
