The Arderne Gardens, with its shady glades, romatic nooks, and Japanese-style ponds has, for generations, been a place for Capetonians to bring their children, take much cherished wedding photographs, and relax away from the increasing hubbub of city life.  The garden, thanks to the extraordinary interest and commitment of its founders, also has one of the most diverse and valuable collections exotic trees in all of South Africa.  It now officially includes one of the largest trees in Africa, the vast Moreton Bay Fig (or, Wedding Tree, as it is commonly called).  This tree, along with five others, were proudly designated Champion Trees in 2008.

The Friends of the Arderne Gardens are a non-profit organization, dedicated to improving the maintenance of the Gardens and raising public awareness.  For more information on how you can join our efforts, check out our FOTAG section of our website.

We encourage visitors to make a donation in the donation box at the gate. These funds are used by the Friends of the Arderne Gardens for the maintenance of the gardens.  For more information, please see the Future of the Gardens.