10 Favorite Trees: A Victoria Christmas

Set in a greenhouse before a path lined with poinsettias, this evergreen is covered entirely with dried flowers in a range of hues.

Easily the star of Winterthur’s Yuletide extravaganza, the garden’s signature evergreen, adorned with thousands of dried flowers grown on the estate, has been a Christmas tradition for nearly four decades.

Text Karen Callaway
Images courtesy Winterthur Museum

Read more about the holiday festivities at Winterthur, including this grand botanical display, in “How Lovely Are Thy Branches.”

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2 COMMENTS

  1. I fondly remember when Victoria magazine had a “centerfold” every December that featured a glorious tree done up in such a way that no one could forget. They were a highlight of those issues, but were discontinued. I miss them, and hope that it is something that can be reinstated for 2019 and beyond.

  2. Years ago Denver had the festival of trees. I was one of thousands who paid to see the lush “themed trees” that were then auctioned off to benefit charities a few weeks before Christmas. I loved the creativity of themed trees. Hope Victoria Magazine can feature one all decorated in angles some day…and other themes. (I dont know why they dont do it any longer but would love to know if any other cities still do it).

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