A designated area within a large formal garden or estate that is intentionally planted with dense trees and shrubs to mimic a wild, untamed forest. Historically popular in grand landscaping, these areas often contain winding paths or mazes to provide visitors with a sense of isolation and discovery, contrasting heavily with the strict geometry of formal parterres.
Heard on the job
The head gardener wants us to clear the deadwood out of the wilderness before the estate opens for the summer tours.