Gekröntes Wurzelwerk: An Engaging Exhibition at Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens on Trees and Ecology

The Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens presents 'Gekröntes Wurzelwerk' (Crowned Root System) as its annual theme for 2025/2026, exploring the vital role of trees in our ecosystem. Visitors can engage with an informative exhibition, learn about tree records and wood structures, and discover the multifaceted benefits of trees.

The Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens dedicates its annual theme for 2025/2026 to 'Gekröntes Wurzelwerk' (Crowned Root System), highlighting the invaluable contribution of trees to the environment and life on Earth. The gardens will feature an ongoing exhibition within the Pagoda tent throughout the year, delving into the diverse life found in deadwood, remarkable tree records, and the varied textures of bark and wood from native trees. A model tree will be on display to illustrate the essential functions trees serve for both humanity and the planet. This theme is woven throughout the garden, with specific installations including information boards on selected trees offering background knowledge and quiz questions, raised beds showcasing the developmental stages of deadwood and its role as a habitat for fungi, plants, and animals, a knowledge gallery titled 'The Tree as a Crowned Root System,' and a city tree avenue featuring specially selected, stress-resistant trees commonly used in Viennese streetscapes.

Information regarding ticketing for the annual theme or the botanical gardens themselves is not detailed on this page. Visitors are directed to general contact information for inquiries.