Fewer nurseries, but more trees for parks and streets in Germany

In 2025, 1,368 farms in Germany cultivate a total of approximately 15,350 hectares of area used for nurseries, reported the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis). This represents a decrease of 10.9% (168 farms) compared to the previous census in 2021. Over the same period, the nursery areas have decreased by 10.5% (1,810 hectares). Compared to 2017, the number has fallen by 20.2%, and the area used has decreased by 17.5%. These are nurseries that grow young plants such as ornamental shrubs and trees, hedges, forest and fruit plants, roses, and conifers, including species used for Christmas trees. About 97.8% (15,010 hectares) of the areas are located outdoors, and 46.1% (630 farms) also have production areas under glass or high protective covers, which occupy 2.2% (350 hectares) of the total area. More trees for parks, avenues, and streets The largest category is the ornamental trees and shrubs (excluding forest plants), which occupy 6,770 hectares – about 45% of the ...