Tree Festival 2025 at Giardino Torre: program and tours

La 2025 Tree Festival involves the Tower Garden The Royal Wood of Capodimonte will host three days dedicated to nature from November 21st to 23rd. The area, reopened in 2023 after a botanical and architectural renovation, is once again open to visitors with events designed for a variety of audiences. The program combines outreach, scientific exploration, and educational activities aimed at enhancing a site linked to Bourbon history. The initiatives aim to create direct contact with trees, historic citrus trees, and aromatic plants, offering opportunities for learning and active participation.

When are the visits dedicated to the trees of the Torre Garden held?

Guided tours will take place on Friday, November 21st and Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m. The tour is led by agronomists who accompany participants on a tour of the Historic Citrus Grove. The walk explores the origins and evolution of ancient cultivars of orange, mandarin, chinotto, bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon. The itinerary culminates in the large Camphor Central Citrus, brought from China in 1825, is today one of the most impressive specimens in Italy, with a crown exceeding four hundred square meters. The tree was included in the list of monumental trees in 2021 and represents a key feature of the Bourbon site. The tour, costing €10 per person, offers a comprehensive overview of the garden's historical and botanical significance and its original purpose, linked to the cultivation and conservation of citrus species.

What does the day dedicated to children include?

The day dedicated to children will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with two sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Before analyzing the activities in detail, it's helpful to consider the educational objective of the program. The initiatives are designed to encourage a direct encounter with plants and crops, stimulating curiosity and observation skills. The program is structured as a practical introduction to biodiversity, with an approach that combines listening, manipulation, and recognition of natural elements. The underlying idea revolves around a concrete relationship with seeds, aromas, and essences, sharpening environmental sensitivity and awareness.

Planned activities include:

• My little citrus grove, a workshop where children learn to plant a lemon or orange seed in a biodegradable pot.
• Garden of Fragrances, a sensory experience dedicated to the recognition of aromatic herbs, flowers and citrus fruits.
• Creating a scented sachet to take home with essences chosen independently.
• Guided olfactory itineraries to distinguish aromas and understand their origin.

How to book visits and workshops

Reservations are required for each activity and allow for orderly management of the flow of participants. Before listing the available channels, it's helpful to consider the need for clear communication for events with limited seating. The proposed activities require direct interaction with agronomists and operators, which is why the organization ensures balanced groups and defined schedules. Consulting the official pages allows you to check availability, logistical details, and updated information. Even for those who simply wish to visit the garden, access to institutional communications is useful for planning your experience.

The information can be found via:

• Ticket.it website for workshop reservations.
• Torre Garden Facebook Page with periodic updates.
• Official website of the Torre Garden.
• Communications released by the Royal Forest of Capodimonte.