Hortus Botanicus Leiden

The Hortus Botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the Leiden Observatory.

Collection

From a historical prespective the old Golden Chain (Laburnum anagyroides), planted in 1601, the Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera) from 1682 and the Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) from 1785 are worth mentioning. The greenhouses with Victoria amazonica and other tropical plants, and the large collection of sub-tropical plants in the recently renovated Orangery and the new Winter Garden draw many visitors. The park itself is an oasis inside the old city, with many more interesting plants and trees. A Japanese garden in honour of Von Siebold opened in 1990.

Related Topics:
Golden Chain - 1601 - Tuliptree - 1682 - Ginkgo - 1785 - Victoria amazonica - Tropical - Sub-tropical - Japanese garden - Von Siebold - 1990

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The nearby Clusius Garden is a 1931 re-creation (renovated in 1990) of Clusius' original garden, based on a plant list dating from the end of the 16th century.

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From a scientific point of view, the Leiden Hortus is known for its collections of Asian Araceae (among which the Amorphophallus titanum), Hoya, Dischidia, Asian orchids and ferns.

Related Topics:
Araceae - Amorphophallus titanum - Hoya - Orchids - Ferns

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