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Gardener – Tree Nursery Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Gärtner/in - Baumschule

The vocational training as a Gardener specializing in Tree Nurseries is a recognized professional qualification in agriculture. You will learn to plant, care for, and market trees and shrubs. The duration of the training varies.

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What you do

  • Planting and transplanting trees and shrubs
  • Watering and fertilizing crops
  • Pruning and caring for woody plants
  • Protecting plants from diseases and pests
  • Advising customers and selling plants
  • Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment
  • Preparing plants for shipping or sale

Requirements

  • Interest in plants and nature
  • Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Ability to work in a team and willingness to communicate
  • Commitment and eagerness to learn
  • Good German language skills (minimum B2 level)
  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization (e.g., horticulture and landscaping, fruit growing)
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Gardener (Meister/in)
  3. 3University studies (e.g., horticulture, landscape architecture) with appropriate higher education entrance qualification
  4. 4Management positions in tree nurseries or garden centers
  5. 5Self-employment with your own tree nursery

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Gardener – Tree Nursery Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 800 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Gardener – Tree Nursery Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Gardener – Tree Nursery Ausbildung?

Interest in plants and nature; Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Ability to work in a team and willingness to communicate.

Where can I find open Gardener – Tree Nursery Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Gardener – Tree Nursery

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.