La sabina de Villamayor, Ancient Juniper tree in Villamayor de Gállego, Spain.
La sabina de Villamayor is an ancient juniper tree that rises to about 20 meters tall with a distinctive thick trunk. The specimen displays the typical form of this Mediterranean species with a dense crown and gray-green foliage.
This juniper dates back nearly 2000 years to an era when Mediterranean forests extended across much of the Iberian Peninsula. It survived as the last specimen in its region while similar trees disappeared from the surrounding landscape.
The tree appears on the municipal coat of arms of Villamayor de Gállego, where it symbolizes the natural heritage that defines the town's identity.
The tree stands at the edge of Villamayor de Gällego and is generally easy to reach on foot or by car. The local information office can provide guidance on the best viewing conditions and directions to the site.
The official recognition as a singular tree of Aragon occurred only in 2015, despite the specimen's existence for millennia. This recent designation highlights how long this natural treasure remained overlooked by the broader public.
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