Plant Your House – Miscanthus
As part of the installation “Plant Your House,” discover miscanthus, a versatile grass with great ecological benefits. Once shredded and mixed with water and lime, miscanthus can be used to produce a green concrete with excellent insulating and structural properties. It is also used in the manufacture of insulating panels, bio-based concrete, and bio-based plastics, offering sustainable and efficient solutions for the construction and industrial sectors.
A little further on, the “Agricultural Orchard” invites you to explore the world of agriculture and fruit trees. Thanks to QR codes installed on the raised beds in the prairies of the Deich in Ettelbruck, you can access many fascinating and informative details.
!! Please note: This project is currently on hold due to the reseeding of the meadow on the Däichwisen following the Agricultural Fair, in front of the Agriculture Hub on Rue du Deich !!
Urban Orchard – Fruit Trees in the Heart of the City
As part of LUGA 2025, the Luxembourg Chamber of Agriculture is planting 15 fruit trees in the public space of Ettelbruck. Through the “Urban Orchard” project, we aim to highlight the value of trees—especially fruit trees from agriculture—for the climate, urban ecology, and raising awareness about local and sustainable food.
Trees, Climate, and Culture
Cities become truly livable only with trees. They provide shade, filter the air, support biodiversity, and produce oxygen. A mature tree can produce up to 370 liters of oxygen per hour, equivalent to the daily needs of about 50 people.
Even in professional fruit growing, fruit trees play an active role in climate protection: managing one hectare of orchard generates about 1,000 kg of CO₂ annually, but this is offset by a temporary fixation of around 15,000 kg of CO₂ in the harvested fruit. At the same time, trees release nearly 10,000 kg of oxygen per hectare per year. The harvested fruits are consumed fresh or dried, or processed into juices, jams, pastries, and other food products.
A Living Exhibition – Trees in Mobile Containers
The 15 trees will be installed in mobile containers spread throughout the urban area. These are local fruit varieties also used in agricultural production. The goal is to convey knowledge in a visual and accessible way and to raise awareness of indigenous fruit trees.
Each container is equipped with a QR code linking to digital content about the species, its care, use, and ecological role. Information panels will also be installed nearby, providing broader insights into topics such as climate, nutrition, biodiversity, and cultural heritage.
A Beautiful Diversity – Local Varieties to Discover
The exhibition highlights a selection of typical regional fruit trees.
With the “Urban Orchard” project, the Chamber of Agriculture demonstrates that agriculture, nature, and the city are not opposed but can together contribute to a better quality of life and a sustainable future.
List of Fruit Trees
Pear tree “Gellerts Butterbirne”
Sweet cherry “Hedelfinger Riesenkirsche”
Apple tree “Luxemburger Renette”