Yablunia Koloniia, Botanical natural monument in Krolevets, Ukraine
Yablunia Koloniia is a botanical natural monument in Sumy Oblast featuring clusters of apple trees on protected land. The trees grow in distinctive grouped formations that create a specialized environment within the surrounding farm landscape.
The apple tree colonies date back to the 1790s and received official protection status in 1998. This recognition helped preserve this site with its long agricultural heritage for future generations.
The site reflects generations of apple cultivation that shaped how local people worked with fruit gardens in this region. Visitors can see how fruit growing remains connected to the land and its care today.
The site is located in a rural area and can be reached by road through Sumy Oblast. Visitors should expect natural conditions and field paths since it is a protected natural area.
The apple trees grow in unusual dense clusters that stand out clearly against the surrounding farmland. This distinctive growth pattern developed through centuries of cultivation and makes the site botanically noteworthy.
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