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Oudenbosch attracted visitors from all over the world.
Scholars, their families, students from overseas, religious...
Also because they could easily reach Oudenbosch
by train. These many visitors were a godsend
for the tree growers: they liked to have their merchandise
see. They did this in avenues, flower beds, parks, among others,
cemeteries and convent gardens and at church celebrations.
Thus, the tree growers had a beautiful stage, were given
a world reputation, and did good business everywhere.
The current Arboretum has existed since 1987. It originates
From the amalgamation of the monastic gardens of the friars
of Saint-Louis and Jesuit fathers and their collection of trees
and plants.
This botanical garden consists of a European, American
and Asian plant collection. You will find special
collections of horse chestnuts, snowberry and spice bushes.
The Arboretum has over 2,500 different trees and
plants. The garden is 4 hectares including pond, tea dome
and plant greenhouse. At the entrance you pass the former
bakery of the Jesuit House. This is now the entrance building and
is a national monument designed by Nicolaas Molenaar,
a pupil of architect Pierre Cuypers.