Rogaland Arboretum

Rogaland Arboretum (Norwegian: Rogaland Arboret) is a botanical garden and living museum located in Sandnes, Rogaland county, Norway. It was established in 1972 with contributions from residents of the neighboring municipalities of Gjesdal, Hå, Kleppe, Randaberg, Sandnes, Sola, Stavanger, and Time. The arboretum spans approximately 700 decares (70 hectares) and features a scientific collection of over 1,400 different species of trees and shrubs from mountainous and temperate regions around the world. The collection is organized into themed areas such as the beech field (Bøkefeltet), maple hill (Lønneåsen), magnolia garden (Magnoliahagen), Nordic tree trail (Norske treslag), cherry field (Prydkirsebærfeltet), rhododendron valley (Rhododendrondalen), rowan field (Rognefeltet), lilac field (Syrinfeltet), and witch hazel field (Trollhasselfeltet). The arboretum also serves as a habitat for diverse wildlife, including birds such as Dryocopus martius, Loxia pytyopsittacus, Nucifraga caryocatactes, Rallus aquaticus, and Phylloscopus inornatus. A visitor center, Arborethus, offers modern restrooms and a café open on Wednesdays and Sundays. The arboretum is open year-round and hosts various events and activities listed in its calendar. It also engages in conservation work, including a greenhouse project to preserve and propagate valuable plants. The arboretum's mission emphasizes the importance of knowledge about trees and plants for climate adaptation, biodiversity, and sustainable ecosystems.

Rogaland Arboretum was established in 1972 in the municipality of Sandnes, Rogaland county, Norway. The initiative was supported by residents from the neighboring municipalities of Gjesdal, Hå, Kleppe, Randaberg, Sandnes, Sola, Stavanger, and Time, who contributed their efforts to its growth and development. The arboretum was created as a botanical garden and living museum with a scientific collection of trees and shrubs. Over the decades, it has expanded its collections to include over 1,400 taxa from mountainous and temperate regions worldwide. The collections are grouped into themed areas such as the beech field, maple hill, magnolia garden, Nordic tree trail, cherry field, rhododendron valley, rowan field, lilac field, and witch hazel field. The arboretum also serves as a habitat for various bird species and other wildlife. In recent years, the arboretum has focused on conservation efforts, including a greenhouse project to preserve and propagate valuable plants. It remains a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, offering trails, a café, and year-round events.

• 1972

  Rogaland Arboretum established in Sandnes, Norway.

• Collection grows to over 1,400 taxa of trees and shrubs.

• Greenhouse project launched to support conservation and propagation.

A scientific botanical collection and living museum dedicated to trees and shrubs, promoting biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems.

• Beech field (Bøkefeltet)

  Features Fagus sylvatica and about 170 cultivars.

• Maple hill (Lønneåsen)

  Includes native Acer platanoides and Asian maples.

• Magnolia garden (Magnoliahagen)

  About 210 species and cultivars of Magnolia.

• Nordic tree trail (Norske treslag)

  Native shrubs and conifers like Picea abies and Pinus sylvestris.

• Cherry field (Prydkirsebærfeltet)

  About 200 species and cultivars of Prunus.

• Rhododendron valley (Rhododendrondalen)

  Collection of Rhododendron from Himalayas and East Asia.

• Rowan field (Rognefeltet)

  Species and cultivars of Sorbus.

• Lilac field (Syrinfeltet)

  Includes a Syringa vulgaris planted in 1800.

• Witch hazel field (Trollhasselfeltet)

  Shrubs such as Hamamelis, Viburnum, Ilex, Lonicera, Osmanthus.

1. 1Forside - Rogaland Arboretrogalandarboret.no
2. 2Rogaland Arboretum - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Arboreto de Rogaland - Wikipediaes.wikipedia.org