Sekvojovce v Ratměřicích, Giant sequoia grove in Ratměřice, Czech Republic
Sekvojovce v Ratměřicích is a grove of giant sequoias growing within the castle park of Ratměřice, in the Czech Republic. The park holds two of these trees alongside many other conifer and deciduous species, all connected by walking paths.
The sequoias were planted in the mid-1800s by Count Otto Chotek, who turned a former orchard on this site into a tree-filled park. He brought together species from different climates and regions, building what became one of the more varied parks in the area.
The castle park in Ratměřice is open to visitors who can walk among trees brought from different parts of the world during the 19th century. The giant sequoias stand at the center of the park and are visible from a distance, giving the whole space a sense of scale that is hard to miss.
The park is best visited on foot, as the paths allow you to approach the trees from different angles and take in their full scale. The entrance is near Ratměřice 1, and the visit pairs well with a walk through the rest of the park grounds.
The sequoias in the park produce seeds regularly, and young trees grown from them have already taken root on the grounds. This means the grove expands on its own without needing any outside help.
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