A Significant Historical Ornamental Tree Award has been given to Germany

A Significant Historical Ornamental Tree Award has been given to Germany’s most iconic and famous ancient camellia tree, dated at over 250 years old, a single red Camellia japonica linked to 18th century importation of camellias into Europe, probably sourced originally from Asia.  Its culture is probably linked to the Seidel horticultural legacy as early as the 1790s.  This award also notes over 200 years of technical conservation efforts by Castle Pillnitz leading up to management of a moveable glasshouse enclosure, complete with viewing platforms.  The ICS Committee for Historic Camellia Conservation welcomes applications for these awards from across the camellia world.  Awards for successful applications will be presented during the forthcoming ICS Congress in Tokyo in 2025.

Keep those applications coming in!

Best wishes
Dr Stephen Utick
Chair Committee for Historic Camellia Conservation