1. of or relating to the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Usage: technical; formal

Examples

• The arboricultural program at the university trains students in proper tree care and maintenance.
• Arboricultural practices help preserve urban forests and improve air quality in cities.
• The city hired an arboricultural consultant to assess the health of trees in the park.
• Arboricultural knowledge is essential for landscape designers working with mature trees.
• The arboricultural society promotes sustainable tree management throughout the region.