The Supertree Grove is the most recognisable landscape in modern Singapore — 18 steel-and-concrete structures rising between 25 and 50 metres, covered in living vertical gardens of over 162,900 plants comprising more than 200 species of orchids, ferns, bromeliads, and tropical flowering plants. They look like trees from an alien civilisation, which is more or less what the designers at Grant Associates intended — a reimagining of what a tropical garden could be in the 21st century.
The trees serve practical functions alongside their visual drama. Eleven of the Supertrees are fitted with solar photovoltaic systems that generate energy for the park's lighting. The two largest Supertrees function as exhaust towers for the adjacent conservatories, venting hot air through the concrete 'trunks.' The vertical gardens collect rainwater for irrigation and conservatory cooling. Singapore's reputation for efficiency extends even to its most fantastical structures.
The nightly Garden Rhapsody show — a free 15-minute light-and-sound performance at 7:45pm and 8:45pm — transforms the grove into a synchronised display of coloured lights and music that draws crowds to the lawn every evening. The OCBC Skyway, a 128-metre aerial walkway connecting two of the tallest Supertrees at 22 metres, provides a walking perspective through the canopy-level gardens and across the Marina Bay skyline. The grove is free to enter and walk through at ground level, making it one of the most accessible iconic attractions in any world city.
Verified Facts
The grove contains 18 Supertrees ranging from 25 to 50 metres tall
The trees are covered in over 162,900 plants of more than 200 species
Garden Rhapsody light shows run nightly at 7:45pm and 8:45pm
The OCBC Skyway connects two Supertrees at 22 metres above ground
Get walking directions
18 Marina Gardens Dr, Marina South, Singapore, 018953, Singapore
