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AdaCapra showcases a diverse collection of plants endemic to the Mediterranean region and species sourced from across the globe. Located in the Hisarönü Gulf in the Mediterranean, our site is accessible only by sea, with no road connection. Every plant in the collection was transported individually by a small boat, making the arboretum a true labor of dedication. Designed with the core principle of sustainability, the arboretum features flora that thrives in the local microclimate with minimal water and maintenance. A key principle of our arboretum is to preserve and sustain plants that are becoming extinct in their natural habitats, ensuring their survival for future generations.
Among its highlights is an extensive agave collection, boasting 250 distinct species of Agave, Manfreda, and Mangave. The garden also houses a remarkable array of Yucca, cacti, palms, and an extraordinary collection of cycads from the Encephalartos, Cycas, Macrozamia, Dioon, Ceratozamia, and Zamia genera.
Some notable species include:
Cycas cairnsiana, Cycas revoluta, Cycas taitungensis, and Cycas seemannii, Encephalartos horridus, Encephalartos dyerianus, Encephalartos lehmannii, Encephalartos trispinosus, and Encephalartos sclavoi, Macrozamia macdonnellii, Macrozamia moorei, and Dioon spinulosum, Ceratozamia hildae, Ceratozamia robusta, and Ceratozamia latifolia, Zamia furfuracea, Zamia integrifolia, and Zamia pumila, These plants, collected from vastly different regions of the world, are planted directly in the open soil without the protection of greenhouses or enclosures. They thrive naturally in a thoughtfully designed landscape tailored to the microclimate.
Gaining ArbNet accreditation is a significant milestone for our arboretum. It affirms our dedication to creating and maintaining this living collection while connecting us to a global network of arboreta. This accreditation motivates us to continue promoting biodiversity, environmental stewardship, and the beauty of plant diversity through our work.
