GrootGroenPlus 2025

GrootGroenPlus: Where Innovation and Tradition Meet in the Heart of the Green Industry

Each year in Zundert, Netherlands, the horticultural world converges at GrootGroenPlus, one of Europe’s most prestigious trade fairs dedicated to the green industry. Renowned for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and cross-border cooperation, GrootGroenPlus offers a rich environment where landscapers, tree nurseries, municipalities, architects, and green professionals connect with the latest trends and technologies.

Held annually, this multi-day event transforms Zundert into a vibrant hub of horticultural excellence, drawing visitors and exhibitors from across Europe, North America, and North Africa. Whether you're a grower, designer, buyer, or policymaker, GrootGroenPlus offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the future of landscaping and urban greening.

A Green Industry Showcase Like No Other

GrootGroenPlus is more than a trade fair—it's a dynamic platform that celebrates both the depth and diversity of the green industry. With a strong focus on nursery stock, ornamental horticulture, and landscape design, the event showcases a broad spectrum of innovations, products, and best practices that are shaping urban and rural green spaces worldwide.

What makes GrootGroenPlus unique?

   A carefully curated exhibitor base emphasizing quality and innovation

   Strong international participation from both visitors and vendors

   Events designed to promote knowledge exchange and commercial growth

   Opportunities to explore sustainable landscaping and climate-resilient greening

   A welcoming atmosphere that combines business, creativity, and passion for green spaces

As cities and communities worldwide embrace greener, healthier living environments, GrootGroenPlus plays a key role in accelerating this transformation through collaboration and education.

Who Should Attend GrootGroenPlus?

The event attracts a wide array of industry professionals, from both the public and private sectors. Its inclusive format and international appeal make it relevant for anyone involved in green planning, landscape architecture, horticulture, or public space management.

Key attendees include

•    Governments & public sector organizations
•    Urban planners and project developers
•    Housing corporations and institutions
•    Retail buyers and garden center owners
•    Landscapers, arborists, and garden designers
•    Nurseries and tree growers
•    Architects and construction firms
•    National and international plant traders

Whether you manage urban greenspaces, design private gardens, or supply wholesale plant materials, GrootGroenPlus offers targeted insights and meaningful connections.

Explore a World of Plants, Products, and Possibilities

GrootGroenPlus delivers a complete snapshot of the horticultural sector, with hundreds of exhibitors presenting everything from traditional tree stock to cutting-edge landscape technologies. The event spans multiple halls and outdoor areas, making it ideal for demonstrations, product launches, and interactive learning.

Thematic areas typically include

•    Tree nurseries and shrub producers
•    Urban greening and landscape architecture
•    Soil and irrigation technology
•    Plant breeding and sustainability
•    Garden tools, machinery, and equipment
•    Education, research, and digital solutions

With such a diverse offering, attendees are encouraged to plan their visit strategically to make the most of the sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities.

Educational Workshops and Green Dialogues

A key part of the GrootGroenPlus experience is its commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development. Across the event, visitors can attend a range of lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts, academics, and leading industry voices.

Topics often explored include

•    Urban biodiversity and ecological landscaping
•    Sustainable planting in the face of climate change
•    New tree species and disease-resistant cultivars
•    Green infrastructure and water-sensitive design
•    Digitization in horticulture: sensors, software, and automation
•    Public-private partnerships in greening initiatives

These sessions not only inform but also inspire, giving visitors the tools and ideas to apply immediately in their projects and organizations.

Global Reach, Local Roots

Though rooted in the rich horticultural traditions of Zundert—a region known for its thriving nurseries and plant expertise—GrootGroenPlus boasts a truly global reach. The event welcomes participants from a wide range of countries, creating an environment that fosters cross-cultural exchange and international collaboration.

Countries represented at past events include:

1.    Netherlands
2.    Belgium
3.    Germany
4.    France
5.    England
6.    Denmark
7.    Poland
8.    Italy
9.    Hungary
10.    Ireland
11.    Spain
12.    Romania
13.    United States
14.    Algeria
15.    Slovakia
16.    Bulgaria
17.    Croatia
18.    And many more

This international diversity ensures a rich and multi-perspective dialogue, where trends, challenges, and solutions are viewed through both global and local lenses.

Why Visit GrootGroenPlus?

For anyone involved in horticulture, landscaping, or the public greening sector, GrootGroenPlus is a must-attend event. It provides an unmatched opportunity to see new products, gain insights, discover partnerships, and be inspired by sustainable green design.

Key reasons to attend

•    Discover the latest plants and innovations from leading growers
•    Meet with buyers and suppliers from across the green value chain
•    Learn about trends and future challenges in landscaping and ecology
•    Build partnerships for procurement, export, and product development
•    Experience a community of passionate green professionals in action

From small family-run nurseries to large-scale landscape developers, the event creates value at every scale and stage of the horticultural process.

A Green Event with Long-Term Impact

More than just a tradeshow, GrootGroenPlus serves as an incubator of ideas and relationships that continue to grow well beyond the event itself. Its enduring impact lies in the connections it cultivates—between people, businesses, governments, and the landscapes they shape.

Whether you're seeking inspiration for your next urban project, exploring export opportunities for your nursery stock, or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, GrootGroenPlus is where your green journey evolves.

GrootGroenPlus as the Beating Heart of European Horticulture

With its vibrant atmosphere, international diversity, and deep industry knowledge, GrootGroenPlus is not only a showcase—it’s a movement. It celebrates what’s possible when tradition meets technology, and when professionals from across borders work together to create more beautiful, livable, and sustainable environments.