European Nurserystock Association

Bringing together and representing Europe’s nursery associations

Connecting European nursery professionals to share ideas, grow businesses, and build a stronger green sector.

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Upcoming events and Key dates

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Joint call for UK-EU SPS deal delivery

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Union Fleurs, ENA, VGB, and Royal Anthos joined forces at the EU’s embassy in London for “Flowers and Plants

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Launch of the ENA 2026 Manifesto

On the 21th of April, at the European Parliament in Brussels, the European Nurserystock Association (ENA) has officially launched its new policy manifesto: “More

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VALHOR manifesto: “Sustainable territories – make room for plants!”

At the Congress of Mayors, VALHOR unveiled its Manifesto “Sustainable Territories: Make Room for Plants!”, calling on public decision-makers to place plants at the heart

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Study: Implementing green roofs and walls

A significant new study, “Implementing green roofs and walls – Lessons from European experiences”, has been published by the Publications Office of the European Union. This 2026 report provides a comprehensive overview

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Agenda

Upcoming events and key dates

202628jun01jul(June 28) 8:00 am – (July 1) 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00) ENA summer meeting in Dublin, IrelandDublin, Ireland

202601jul8:00 am31dec(dec 31)8:00 pm8:00 am – (December 31) 8:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Presidency of the European commission: IrelandBrussels, Belgium

202626aug(aug 26)7:00 am27(aug 27)4:00 pm7:00 am – 4:00 pm (27)(GMT+01:00) PLANTARIUM|GROEN-DirektBoskoop, Netherlands

202603sep(sep 3)7:00 am05(sep 5)8:00 pm7:00 am – 8:00 pm (5)(GMT+02:00) Green is Life Trade FairWarsaw, Poland

KEY IMPACT

Sector metrics

80% of plant business turnover in the EU's nursery sector comes from ENA-represented members.
Through its member associations in 22 European countries, ENA represents a sector of over 30,000 nurseries managing 130,000 hectares.
Through its member associations in 22 European countries, ENA represents a sector employing more than 250,000 people.
Nurseries represented by ENA supply trees and plants essential for agriculture, landscaping, urban greening, climate resilience, and biodiversity

Members

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ENA represents nurseries and tree nursery stock organisations in 22 countries.

Norsk Garnerforbund
Norway
Norsk Gartnerforbund (NGF) is Norway’s main professional organisation for horticulture, greenhouse production...
AVI
Italy
Vivaisti Italiani is the leading association representing the ornamental nursery district of...

Working Groups

Our working groups allow experts from member organizations to collaborate on key industry challenges.

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Skills for the green transition

IntroductionThe transition toward greener cities and more sustainable production methods requires new...

Green Cities Europe and urban greening initiatives

IntroductionGreen Cities Europe promotes the role of plants and trees in creating...

Invasive species and nursery risk management

IntroductionEuropean legislation increasingly addresses invasive alien species that may threaten biodiversity and...

Biodiversity and pollinator-friendly planting

IntroductionNursery production plays an important role in biodiversity and pollinator support within...