Pillnitz Camellia, Historical tree in Pillnitz Palace Gardens, Germany
The Camellia tree reaches 8.94 meters in height with a 12-meter crown diameter, producing thousands of carmine flowers from February through April.
Court Gardener Terscheck planted this Camellia in 1801, making it one of the oldest specimens in Europe at approximately 250 years of age.
The tree exemplifies European botanical collection practices of the 18th century, when Japanese plants were introduced to European royal gardens.
A 54-ton mobile glass structure measuring 13.2 meters protects the tree during winter months, controlling temperature, humidity, and ventilation conditions.
The Camellia survived a fire when its former wooden protective structure burned, with water from firefighters creating an ice dome around the tree.
Location: Dresden
GPS coordinates: 51.01180,13.86960
Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:24
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