The call for trees and bushes

From bird cherry to lilac

Do you know the story of the lilac in your garden, when it was planted and where it came from? Maybe you know of an ancient tree that was planted by your great grandfather? Does any of your plants originate from a trip made by your grandmother sometime in the early 1900's? If this is the case, join the Call for Trees and Bushes!

During late 1800 and early 1900 there was a wealth of species and cultivars of trees and bushes in Swedish gardens. Aberrant forms and colours were particularly popular. Many of these are no longer sold by nurseries, but may still be around in parks or even in your garden.

We are currently looking for older and unusual cultivars of deutzia, golden bells (Forsythia), ornamental currant, mock orange (Philadelphus), spiraea and lilac as well as trees having a certain growth form or leaf colour. Exotic species of conifer such as Austrian pine and swamp cypress, among others, are also of interest to us. If you are aware of any unusual trees or bushes planted pre-1940, do get in touch with our call.

Contact

Katarina Wedelsbäck Bladh, project leader
040-41 52 18
E-mail: katarina.wedelsback.bladh@cbm.slu.se

Anna Andréasson
040-41 52 18
E-mail: anna.andreasson@cbm.slu.se