The hornbeam belongs to the genus Carpinus and is a member of the birch family. It is considered a tree of life representing perseverance. In spring, its leaves glow as if they had been dipped in brilliant green, while in winter, its appearance is defined by the gnarled and rough character of its wood.
Love Gate was created by the British garden designer Tony Howard. Over the course of his 25-year career, he has designed gardens in Cornwall and Sophie Conran's garden in Wildshire. He is also responsible for planting the park at Swarovski Kristallwelten.
British garden designer Tony Howard created a park at Swarovski Kristallwelten that radiates beauty, inspiration, energy, care, aesthetics, and legends. The landscape blends naturally with the surrounding Tyrolean mountains. It inspires the imagination while also conveying knowledge from both past and present.