Camellia
Species: Camellia (Camellia Japonica L.)
Age: 300 years
Region: Guimarães, Braga, Portugal
The perfect symbiosis between Nature and Human
Multisecular, located in Guimarães, within the centennial gardens of the ancient Villa Margaridi (X th century), integrated into a Historical Garden, exemplifying the art of Topiary, with high aesthetic and biological value, it stands out for centuries of careful shaping, that have resulted in a monumental creation of volumes, colors, and geometrical shapes. A magnificent example of the symbiosis between Nature and Human. It is listed as National Heritage since 2022 and was elected Tree of the Year, in Guimarães, in 2021.
Tree of the year 2024
13508 votes
4th place
Nominated by: Rita Salgado | Município de Guimarães | Villa Margaridi
National contest organizer: UNAC - Mediterranean Forest Union