Inside the Jardin Botanico at Puerto de la Cruz in pictures
From the sausage tree and aloe vera to the strelitzia, thousands of plants grow in the garden in La Paz. At its centre stands a huge strangler fig, and a fish pond with seating marks the upper end of the park.
Johannes Bornewasser is an author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Teneriffa News. He is regarded as a recognised expert on the Canary Islands. Bornewasser is also responsible for the editorial content of the website.
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The Botanical Garden on Tenerife is home to thousands of fascinating plant species. It is situated a short way inland in the La Paz district of Puerto. It's always well worth a visit. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
Strelitzias can be admired in several places in the Botanical Garden. The 'Tenerife flower' is a familiar sight on the Canary Islands. As well as the Canary Islands, it is also native to South Africa. As the flower resembles the head of an exotic bird, the plant is also known as the 'bird-of-paradise flower' or 'parrot flower'. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
The strangler fig takes pride of place in the centre of the Botanic Garden. It almost seems as though the «Botanico» was built around this gigantic tree. Incidentally, you can also find a 360-degree panoramic image of this remarkable tree here. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
The Jardin Botánico in Puerto de la Cruz also features a large fish pond. Situated at the top end of the park, it offers a variety of seating areas that invite visitors to linger and take a moment to relax. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
The liver sausage tree bears its eponymous fruit in summer. During the winter months, only the vines remain, on which the fruit thrives in summer. The liver sausage tree belongs to the trumpet tree family. It is native to West Africa, but is now a common sight throughout Africa. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
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The Canary Island pine is known for its thick bark. The bark is so thick that the tree can even survive forest fires. This is why black tree trunks are such a common sight in the forests of the Canary Islands. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser.
Right at the entrance to the garden, visitors are greeted by plant species that are unusual to European eyes. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
The individual plants in the Botanic Garden are labelled with their names. It is sometimes helpful to look up further information about the plants on your smartphone. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
Even off the main paths, you can admire some unusual plants along the gravel tracks. However, please do not walk on the flower beds. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
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