Kopfbuche bei Gremsheim, Ancient beech tree in Bad Gandersheim, Germany
The Kopfbuche is an ancient beech with spreading branches that extend in all directions, creating a broad crown. The thick trunk displays the distinctive character of this special growth form.
The tree grew from a centuries-old management tradition when farmers regularly pruned their trees for fodder. A major branch broke in 2006, leading to the installation of protective fencing.
The name 'Kopfbuche' refers to an old forestry practice where the trunk was regularly cut to harvest foliage for livestock feed. This traditional management shaped its distinctive form with multiple spreading branches.
The tree stands on private farmland surrounded by a metal fence that is visible from a distance. A path leads to the location, and morning light offers the best viewing and photography angles.
The trunk is remarkably thick, displaying the age and strength of this ancient beech with striking presence. Many visitors are surprised by how massive the individual branches are, appearing almost like separate trees.
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