Hohenheim Gardens

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Hohenheimer Gärten

The Hohenheim Gardens, which are located in Stuttgart, represent an important scientific institution that is closely linked to the University of Hohenheim. Its origins can be traced back to the Baden-Württemberg State Arboretum and the Botanical Garden. Today, the Hohenheim Gardens serve as a central point of contact for various research and teaching activities in the field of plant sciences.

Botanical garden, Cultural heritage, Experience, Germany, Regional, Stuttgart

The Hohenheim Gardens are home to the Baden-Württemberg State Arboretum, which is home to an extensive variety of woody plants. In total, about 2500 species are represented there. Some of the oldest trees were planted by the Dukes of Württemberg themselves at the end of the 18th century. The living collection of woody plants consists of species of particular botanical and horticultural importance, including over 150 trees that have already exceeded 100 years of age. In addition, there is a smaller arboretum in the castle park, which is home to a variety of woody species from North America and Central Europe.

In addition, the Botanical Garden presents the vegetation history of southern German woody plants since the last ice age in a unique way. In doing so, he relies on research results of the staff of the Institute of Botany in the field of paleobotany. In addition, the history of crops and medicinal plants is also taken into account in the context of these investigations.