Quejigo del Amo, Natural monument oak tree in Valdepeñas de Jaén, Spain
The Quejigo del Amo stands with a twelve-meter trunk perimeter and nine-meter height at 1,800 meters elevation in the Sierra Sur mountain range.
The ancient oak received its name from the original landowner who protected it from pruning, leading to its designation as a Natural Monument in 2001.
The tree's alternative name, Quejigo del Carbón, reflects the regional tradition of charcoal production from oak wood in past centuries.
Two hiking trails lead to the tree: a 12-kilometer path from Valdepeñas de Jaén and a 5-kilometer route starting at Puerto Pitillos.
This specimen of Quercus faginea ranges between 500 and 1,000 years old, making it one of the oldest documented oaks in Andalusia.
Location: Valdepeñas de Jaén
GPS coordinates: 37.59408,-3.72772
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:31
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