Pomologisches Institut Reutlingen, Schule in Deutschland
The Pomologisches Institut Reutlingen is a park with an affiliated school in Reutlingen, Germany, dedicated to the study and cultivation of fruit varieties. The site displays over 50 apple varieties alongside numerous pear types such as "Herzogin Elsa", plums, mirabelles, and French prunes, complemented by local cherry trees and walnut varieties.
Founded in 1860 by Eduard Lucas, it was Germany's first private school for tree cultivation and gardening. Lucas aimed to correctly identify fruit varieties and eliminate confusion caused by local naming practices, thereby improving knowledge sharing among farmers and gardeners.
The name derives from the Latin word pomum, meaning fruit, and the Roman goddess Pomona, protector of garden fruits. Today this heritage lives on through the diverse collections of apples, pears, plums, and cherries that visitors encounter while walking the grounds.
The park offers a quiet environment for walking with ample space to observe the various fruit trees, and benches are available for resting. Visitors should note that the best times to view blossoms and fruits vary by season.
Among the walnut varieties stands the "Pferdenuss" or horse nut, an unusually large specimen that catches the eye with its impressive size. This special variety regularly draws visitor attention and ranks among the highlights of a walk through the grounds.
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