The institute focuses on caring for and managing ancient and famous trees in royal gardens and cultivating potted plants. It is committed to exploring and studying the historical landscape and cultural connotation of royal gardens, the traditional cultivation techniques of flowers and trees in the Ming and Qing courts, and the scientific protection of ancient and famous trees. By leveraging the cooperation platform with relevant professional academic institutions, it works to improve its research on the scientific protection of ancient and famous trees in the Palace Museum and the history and culture of royal gardens to guide the museum's garden management work.

Director: Guo Hong

Deputy-Director: Jia Huiguo