Monumental Trees

Open-air green museum

Green GiantsReggia di Monza

Since its foundation in 1805, the Reggia di Monza park has boasted a collection of 10,000 trees with species from around the whole world.

Green GiantsReggia di Monza

Green GiantsReggia di Monza

Royal Trees Collection Pendulous Beech (Fagus sylvatica pendula) Weeping Beech by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

The Reggia di Monza park's vast botanic collection transforms the landscape into a breathtaking artwork, a vibrant tapestry of colors and scents that constantly evolves.

Green GiantsReggia di Monza

Two ancient oak trees, Italian natural monuments, stand tall in the Royal Garden, a testament to the park's rich history. They've graced the Royal Villa's facade for over two centuries.

Royal Trees Collection Evergreen Sequoia by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

Royal Trees Collection Cedar of Lebanon by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

Among the specimens in the diverse collection of trees visitors can admire the Japanese ginkgo, American redwood, Canadian tulip tree, and Lebanon cedar, showcasing global botanical wonders.

Royal Trees Collection Ginkgo Biloba, Fam. Ginkgoaceae by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

Commissioned by Ferdinando Dasburg, passionate botanist, the specimens were selected from the Reggia’s gardener. Later the botanical collection was enriched with new species.

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In the second Hapsburg period, Archduke Ranieri had a campanula created which still bears his name.

Royal Trees Collection Tulips tree by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

The Royal Park continues to impress with its majestic oak, protected by a diverse forest including elderberry, yew, walnut, and a two-centuries-old horse chestnut trees.

Royal Trees Collection Linden, or Wild lime, Tilia cordata Fam. Tiliaceae by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

Royal Trees Collection Horse chestnut, Indian chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum, Fam. Sapindaceae by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

Royal Trees Collection Quercia (Quercus robur) Oak by Mario DonadoniReggia di Monza

Green GiantsReggia di Monza

Green GiantsReggia di Monza

Green GiantsReggia di Monza

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