The garden is managed by the Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening.
It holds one of the largest collections of ornamental woody plants in the Czech Republic.
The garden is specifically designed to test the hardiness and suitability of exotic plant species in the Central European climate.
The grounds include a significant collection of taxons that are rare or underrepresented in standard botanical gardens.
The garden is located in close proximity to the UNESCO-listed Průhonice Park, though it functions as a separate research-focused entity.
The Dendrological Garden in Průhonice is a 73-hectare botanical collection maintained by the Silva Tarouca Research Institute. It serves as a testing ground for introduced plant species and a display garden for diverse horticultural layouts. The grounds feature a meadow, a pond, and thematic zones including rock gardens and collections of conifers and woody plants. A specialized plant shop is available on-site for visitors to purchase nursery-grown specimens. The garden functions as a living laboratory for plant acclimation and landscape design research. It is distinct for its focus on scientific observation rather than strictly ornamental landscaping. The site layout incorporates walking paths through both cultivated and naturalized ecosystems. Access is provided for public recreation while preserving the integrity of the long-term botanical experiments.
The wooden bridge overlooking the pond with the surrounding coniferous collection as a backdrop.
Bring a camera, as the garden is popular for macro photography of rare floral species.
Check the official website for seasonal plant sales events which occur periodically.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the extensive grounds involve significant walking on gravel and grass paths.
Do not attempt to pick plant samples or seeds, as the site is an active scientific research facility.
Closed on Mondays; generally open to the public from spring through autumn and closed during winter months.
Dogs are prohibited within the garden grounds; stay on marked paths to protect sensitive research collections.
