The garden was founded shortly after the creation of the University of Poznań to support the newly established Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.
It serves as an ex-situ conservation site for rare and endangered woody plant species.
The collection includes specialized cultivars that have been hybridized or selected for research trials by university scientists.
Unlike public city parks, the layout is organized by botanical taxonomy rather than landscape aesthetics.
The garden maintains a permanent seed bank for the exchange of botanical materials with other international research institutions.
The Dendrological Garden of the University of Life Sciences in Poznań functions as a specialized botanical collection managed by the university for scientific and educational purposes. Established in 1920, the garden spans approximately 2 hectares and contains over 700 species and varieties of trees and shrubs from diverse temperate climate zones. It serves as a living laboratory for biology and forestry students while remaining open to the public as an arboretum. The grounds are divided into systematic collections, including conifers, deciduous trees, and alpine flora sections. Visitors can observe distinct geographical collections, such as the North American and East Asian species segments. The garden is located on the university campus, integrated into the larger greenery system of the Sołacz district.
The central conifer collection area provides a dense, year-round green backdrop perfect for nature photography.
Bring a camera with a macro lens, as the garden is best suited for detailed botanical photography.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to traverse the uneven, unpaved mulch paths.
Check the university website before visiting, as the garden occasionally closes for private research activities or academic events.
Do not treat this as a picnic park; it is an academic facility, and active recreational games are prohibited.
Closed during winter months due to safety concerns regarding snow and ice on paths.
Stay on marked paths; do not collect seeds, cuttings, or leaves; no bicycle or dog access.
