Friendship Tree, Citrus tree monument in Sochi, Russia.
The Friendship Tree grows in the Subtropical Botanical Garden, displaying 45 different types of citrus fruits grafted onto its branches throughout decades.
The tree started as a scientific experiment at the Sochi Agricultural Station, with arctic explorer Otto Schmidt adding the first citrus bud in 1940.
Vietnamese doctors named it the Friendship Tree in 1957, initiating a tradition where international visitors add grafts marked with metal identification tags.
The tree stands within the Friendship Tree Garden Museum complex, which includes exhibits, signature books, ornamental ponds, and garden paths for visitors.
Scientists successfully grafted citrus sprigs from 167 countries onto this single tree, creating a living collection of international botanical contributions.
Location: Sochi
GPS coordinates: 43.56798,39.74746
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:03
Sochi Arboretum
526 m
Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium
2.2 km
Marine station
2.7 km
Winter Theatre
1.5 km
Saint Michael's Cathedral, Sochi
2.4 km
Ordzhonikidze sanatorium funicular
2.3 km
Singing fountains
2.8 km
Sochi Central Stadium
526 m
Navaginskiy Fort
2.5 km
Yakobson house Sochi
1.1 km
Sochinskiy lighthouse
2.5 km
Monument of Michael the Archangel (Sochi)
2.6 km
Sochi Art Museum
1.8 km
Sochinskiy sanatorium funicular
1.6 km
Summer Theatre
1.1 km
Храм Апостолов Симона и Фаддея (Сочи)
2.8 km
Museum of Sochi resort city History
3.2 km
Pushkin's Library, Sochi
2 km
Սխրանք հանուն կյանքի (հուշահամալիր)
3.4 km
Vereshchaginsky Viaduct
1.2 km
Памятник Владимиру Ленину (Сочи)
2 km
Anchor and cannon
2 km
Frunze Park, Sochi
1.1 km
Նիկոլայ Օստրովսկու հուշարձան
2.3 km
Памятник Александру Пушкину (Сочи)
2 km
Villa-musée de Valeria Barssova
1 km
Малый Кубанский мост
3.4 km
Памятник Максиму Горькому
2.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes