
Video: "Supertrees" Of Singapore

Ivanova Olga Georgievna, leading specialist of the "Emerald World" company, traveler, photographer

Panorama of the park "Gardens by the Bay"
Plants in Singapore are everywhere where they can be planted. There is on the roof, next to the pool in the famous Marina Bay, there are at different levels of the walls of the hotel itself and many other houses, there are roads between the roadway and the sidewalk, at the airport, at the entrances to the metro, and about parks, squares, beaches, etc. there is no rest area and no speech. There are not many plants there, but a lot. And where they cannot be planted, for example, in the Chinatown or the Indian quarter, in the courtyards of temples, they are still there. In pots, flowerpots, pots. Yes. And wonderful lawns in front of the women's prison, on the golf courses, in the Memorial to the lost and captured English soldiers.
![]() Trees in the wall of a Singapore skyscraper |
![]() Hanging gardens on the facade of one of the buildings |
![]() Green wall next to construction site |
![]() Rabatka from heliconia on one of the central streets |
![]() Pedestrian zone |
![]() Pedestrian zone |
The Singapore Botanic Garden (82 hectares) is one of the best in the world and the best in Southeast Asia. But, in addition to this, the most famous and respectable institution, organized in a classic style for botanical gardens, Singapore has: a bird park, an orchid park, a butterfly park, parks of monasteries of different denominations, nature reserves, a zoo with a river safari and night safari, an island of entertainment and wonders Sentosa, Universal Park, aquarium, underwater world (not to be confused with an aquarium).
![]() Fragments of landscaping at Marina Bay Sands |
![]() Fragments of landscaping at Marina Bay Sands |

Fragments of landscaping at Marina Bay Sands
Among the most famous and most visited is the large tropical park in the city center, Gardens by the Bay. The total area of this park is 101 hectares. The central part of "Gardens …" is a picturesque promenade for walking. East includes several themed landscape gardens (Heritage Gardens, Malay Gardens, Indian Gardens, Chinese Gardens, Colonial Gardens) created by the British landscape design team Grant Associates. The southern part is the so-called "supertrees" and "domes". There are two domes. The Cloud Forest dome covers an area of 0.8 hectares. The Flower Dome is larger - 1.2 hectares. They are covered with a special type of glass that traps excess solar energy. In addition, on the surface of the domes there are controllable dampers that automatically move out when the temperature rises,creating a shadow. The domes house stunning plants from all over the world.
"Supertrees" are towers made of concrete, reinforcement, pipes and other supporting structures in the form of trees.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() "Supertrees" at Gardens by the Bay |
![]() "Supertrees" at Gardens by the Bay |
On these "trunks" and "branches" there are more than 200 species of plants. Plants are fixed on the "block", the block is fixed on the frame of the "tree". Watering - drip. This more or less corresponds to the natural conditions in which the plants are there.
![]() Blocks with plants "full face" |
![]() Blocks with plants "full face" |
![]() Plants on the "supertree" |
![]() Epiphytic plants on a regular tree |
"Supertrees" collect rainwater, which is used to cool and irrigate the entire park complex. There are eighteen of them in total, the height is from 25 to 50 meters.

Supertree trunk
There is a pedestrian bridge between the structures, which offers stunning views of the park, part of Singapore and neighboring "supertrees".
![]() Park view from Marina Bay Sands Hotel |
![]() View of Singapore from "supertrees" |
Solar panels are located on 11 trees, thanks to which they are beautifully illuminated in the evening and at night. And twice in the evening there is a light and music show, which is also provided by "supertrees".

A thorough inspection of this part of the park takes at least a day.
Continued in articles: Singapore: Gardens by the Bay, Cloudy Forest, Singapore: Gardens by the Bay, flower dome.
Photo: Ivanova Olga Georgievna
Popular by topic
Russian Championship In Professional Floristry "Russian Cup 2016"

Within the framework of the largest international exhibition in Russia "FlowersExpo-2016", on September 13-14, the main competition of domestic florists took place - the 17th open Championship of Russia in professional floristry "Russian Cup 2016", organized by the National Guild of Florists
New Year's Composition "Gifts Carriage"

Gifts for the New Year are usually hidden under the tree, this is a long tradition. Both big and small willingly accept this game, hoping in the depths of their souls that their Santa Claus will not bypass his generosity.But what if there is no Christmas tree in the house, but you want to give your loved ones a magical moment of the game?
Interior Composition "A Little Solemnity"

This composition is festive, cheerful, but there is also a certain severity, even thoughtfulness in it. It will be perfect as a gift for February 23, and at the same time will decorate the interior in early spring. We know that soon the sun's rays will pour into the earth in a joyful stream
Interior Composition "Frosty Mix"

Author: Stefan van BerloThe air smells of frost, the soul asks for something New Year's. Festive pictures, coniferous branches, caps of fairy-tale little people, a friendly feast, and tongues of flame of burning candles come to mind. It is from these attributes, melted down in the crucible of imagination, that the master made such a laconic and such a luxurious mix
Composition Of Sweets "New Year's Topiary"

This man-made topiary tree resembles the standard myrtle - a plant that brings happiness to the house. An unusual composition is much more elegant than a usual candy bouquet, which, however, will make you work hard and show patience in your work