Williamsburg Landing Arboretum

Williamsburg Landing Arboretum is a private 153-acre arboretum located within the gated community of Williamsburg Landing, a Life Plan Community in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.  It has over 300 unique species, cultivars and varieties of woody trees, shrubs and vines.

Opening in 1985, Williamsburg Landing has been planted with a substantial number and diversity of plants to enhance the aesthetic experience of its residents, staff and guests.  Undisturbed natural wooded areas dominated by dramatic, deep coastal ravines surround the now mature planted landscape, providing a tranquil environment for residents as well as food and habitat for wildlife.  

In 2022 a group of residents initiated a successful program to have their community accredited as an arboretum, becoming the first retirement community in Virginia to be so designated.  The Arboretum Team documents its evolving collection of woody plants, both planted and growing naturally, and develops educational programs based on those plants. 

These programs include self-guided tours, guided tours and an annual event focusing on one aspect of the arboretum.  Its website, Williamsburg Landing Arboretum, provides information on over 100 plants, with pictures, and can be searched by plant name, location and collection.  Plant labels link to this website using a QR code.