Sequoiafarm Kaldenkirchen, Arboretum and museum in Nettetal, Germany
Sequoiafarm Kaldenkirchen is an arboretum and museum in a wooded area near Nettetal that grows over 400 tree species from different climates. Among them are all three sequoia species planted side by side in a large-scale setting.
The site was founded in 1950 by a dentist couple with the goal of systematically growing all three sequoia species in Europe. This was groundbreaking at the time and laid the foundation for later research on these trees.
The place serves as a space where visitors experience the diversity of trees from around the world. The giant sequoias and rare species create a sense of walking through different forest regions without leaving the region.
Visiting is best done on weekends or holidays during the warmer months when the site is fully open. Guided tours can enhance your understanding of the different tree species and their characteristics.
The founders distributed tens of thousands of seedlings to private individuals and forestry operations across Europe, making these rare trees far more widespread. This propagation work made the site a significant chapter in European tree science history.
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