Arboretum Vilmorin — a family collection of trees and shrubs
At Verrières-le-Buisson, the family’s arboretum preserves an early chapter in the cultivation of imported trees and shrubs around Paris.
From the source
The original Vilmorin arboretum at Verrières-le-Buisson, southwest of Paris, grew from the family’s nineteenth-century collection of trees and shrubs. The private grounds adjoin a separate municipal arboretum.
Editorial reading
Philippe-André de Vilmorin acquired the property in 1815 and developed a collection for acclimatising plants. A Cyprus cedar recorded in the municipal planning inventory gives the collection a specific point of reference. In the photograph, the flowering rhododendrons show how the collection can be read at shrub level as well as in the canopy.
Recommendation
Check the town’s heritage programme for occasional access or ask the private arboretum in advance. For a regular public walk, consult the separate municipal arboretum listing before setting out.
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