Poplar Tree Tekla, Remarkable tree in Chudów, Poland

Poplar Tree Tekla is a monumental Canadian poplar of the 'Robusta' variety (Populus × canadensis) growing by the road embankment about 150 metres from the ruins of Chudów Castle. Its crown is reduced but still reaches about 25 metres, and the trunk's circumference at breast height exceeds 750 cm, making it the thickest Canadian poplar in Poland. The completely hollow trunk can hold several adults inside.

The poplar most likely comes from the first delivery of 'Robusta' poplars from nurseries in Niekłań after 1920. It was recognised as a nature monument by decision no. RL-VII-7140/16/81 of the Katowice Voivode on 17 September 1981. The tree has been regularly maintained since then.

The hollow trunk of this Canadian poplar 'Robusta' is fitted with a small door and seats, known locally as "Kubuś Puchatek's house" after the Winnie-the-Pooh character; several adults can stand inside. The tree is a meeting place and playground for children from Chudów.

The tree sits near the medieval castle of Chudów and is easily reached on foot from the village. Open terrain surrounds it, allowing visitors to approach from various directions and explore the area freely.

The trunk is completely hollow inside and can hold several adults at once; a small "Winnie-the-Pooh house" with a door and seating was built into the cavity. The tree is a Canadian poplar of the 'Robusta' variety, the thickest of its kind in Poland, with a trunk circumference over 750 cm.