The Gardens' 67.5 acres is filled with more than 30 thematic gardens, each one classified into one of three types: Gardens of Collections, Gardens of Nature and Gardens of Culture.

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Gardens of Collections
This type focuses on a specific plant genus, family or other identified group (e.g., Asia). Gardens that fit into this category are:

• Abroms Rhododendron Species Garden
• All-America Selections Garden/Display
• Asian Glade
• Crape Myrtle Garden
• Curry Rhododendron Garden
• Dunn Formal Rose Garden
• Fern Glade
• Hess Camellia Garden
• Hosta Walk
• Hulsey Woods
• Ireland Iris Garden
• Ireland Old-Fashioned Rose Garden
• Jemison Lily Garden

Gardens of Nature
This type focuses on native plants of the southeastern US and eco-geographical plant groups. Gardens that fit into this category are:

• Barber Alabama Woodlands
• Kaul Wildflower Garden

Gardens of Culture
This type focuses on a particular design style or an aspect of human culture. Gardens that fit into this category are:

• Blount Plaza
• Bruno Vegetable Garden
• Enabling Garden
• Formal Garden
• Forman Garden
• Garden Center Entrance Garden
• Herb Terrace
• Hill Garden
• Japanese Garden
• Little Ones' Memory Garden
• McReynold's Garden
• Parking Lot Gardens
• Rushton Garden
• Southern Living Garden
• Thompson Enthusiast's Garden

Other Areas of Interest
There are some items at The Gardens that do not fit within our classification system, but are still a valuable part of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

• Conservatory
• Garden Center
• Gerlach Plant Information Center
• Lawlor Gates
• Sonat Lake & Entrance
• Moon Tree