These unique trees of up to 16 storeys in height can be found all around the Gardens -
twelve at the Supertree Grove, while the remaining six are placed in clusters of threes at the
Golden and Silver Gardens.
The man-as air venting ducts for nearby conservatories, and collecting rainwater. To generate elecmade mechanical forest consists of 18 supertrees that act as vertical gardens, generating solar power, acting tricity, 11 of the supertrees are fitted with solar photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into energy, which provides lighting and aids water technology within the conservatories below.
Varying in height between 25 and 50 meters, each supertree features tropical flowers and various ferns climbing across its steel framework. The large canopies also operate as temperature moderators, absorbing and dispersing heat, as well as providing shelter from the hot temperatures of Singapore's climate to visitors walking beneath.
Providing scale and dimension to the Gardens while marrying the form and function of
mature trees, the Supertrees also create height to balance the tall developments in the
Marina Bay area. Take a stroll along the OCBC Skyway, a 128-metre long walkway with a
height of 22-metres that connects two Supertrees at the Supertree Grove, and take in a
different view of the Gardens. Chill out at the 50-metre Supertree-top bistro and be
captivated by the panoramic views of the Gardens as well as the surrounding Marina Bay
area.
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The horticultural oasis stands in contrast to the country's extremely dense urban environment, forming part of the government's overall strategy to transform Singapore into a "city in a garden."
