Pinetum Blijdenstein, Botanical garden and arboretum in Hilversum, Netherlands
Pinetum Blijdenstein is a botanical garden and arboretum in Hilversum featuring a specialized collection of conifers, cycads, and rhododendrons laid out across roughly 2 hectares. The plants are organized to display how different species grow and the conditions they prefer in nature.
Benjamin Willem Blijdenstein founded this garden in 1880 after being inspired by Kew Gardens in London to create a specialized conifer collection. The site grew into a place dedicated to studying and sharing knowledge about plant diversity.
The garden serves as a space where visitors come to observe nature and learn about plants in a peaceful setting. People use it to connect with different species and to understand how these plants grow together in a designed landscape.
The garden is easy to visit and explore on foot at a relaxed pace without needing specialized knowledge. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking through outdoor planted areas with varying terrain.
The garden holds rare silver fir trees from China and Algeria that are difficult to find elsewhere and are part of conservation programs worldwide. These special trees demonstrate how private collections contribute to protecting endangered plants on a global scale.
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