Grower’s Pride: Carpinus betulus

Carpinus betulus – commonly known as European hornbeam – has been a stable cornerstone of the European forest and hedge plant assortment for decades. While trends shift and new cultivars enter the market, this species continues to prove its value through reliability, adaptability and strong growth. For Roelands Boomkwekerijen, Carpinus betulus is not a side product, but a structural element within the core assortment.

Grower’s Pride: Parrotia persica

Parrotia persica, commonly known as Persian ironwood, is steadily establishing itself as a core species within climate-resilient assortments. At Vormboomkwekerij Ruud van den Berk, this tree is purposefully cultivated in several high-quality shaped forms. The combination of technical reliability, strong ornamental value and broad applicability – as a multi-stemmed tree, standard screen form and low screen form – makes Parrotia a strategic species within the nursery’s assortment.

Germany accelerates transition to peat-reduced and peat-free substrates in the tree nursery industry

The German tree nursery industry is accelerating the transition to peat-reduced and peat-free substrates. Across several federal states, demonstration projects are supporting nurseries in testing alternative growing media as part of Germany’s strategy to significantly reduce peat use in professional horticulture by 2030.

Grower’s Pride: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ has long been a cornerstone within the evergreen assortment. This compact cherry laurel combines a low, spreading habit with a striking spring bloom. For growers, it represents a dependable product with consistent demand in both landscaping projects and retail markets.

Grower's Pride: Taxus Baccata

Taxus baccata is one of the most consistent and durable evergreen products in the professional nursery assortment. While many species are influenced by trends and changing demand, yew remains a reliable cornerstone for growers focusing on quality, longevity and stable sales. The species combines technical reliability with long-term economic value. For Kwekerij Peter Verhoeven, Taxus baccata is therefore not a secondary crop, but a strategic foundation within the assortment, aimed at continuity throughout the supply chain.

Flora Toscana presented scented plants at Myplant

The companies in the Lazio floriculture region joined forces in a strong organisation.

When we talk about a large, contiguous floriculture centre in Italy, the name Pistoia quickly comes to mind. But there is more! In March 2020, when the whole world was overwhelmed and disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the flower and plant growers of Lazio turned this very difficult period into a unique opportunity: they joined forces and began to build the identity of the flower and plant growing centre of the Lazio region. It was a small step from idea to realisation, and in just 48 hours, the non-profit association became a reality.

The 26th Premio La Città per il Verde (The Green City) produced many interesting projects.

The award, which is divided into four categories: Urban Greenery, Greenery Maintenance, Best Volunteer Initiative for the Management of Urban Green Spaces and The Resilient City, stands out as a national Italian recognition for policies aimed at the valorisation, management and development of urban greenery and landscape. The theme of the 2026 edition focuses on green spaces as strategic infrastructure for quality of life, biodiversity and adaptation to climate change. The award ceremony took place on 20 February at the Myplant & Garden, a trade fair for ornamental horticulture, gardening and landscape architecture.