Birnbaum am Lerchenberg, Remarkable pear tree in Schwemmelsbach, Germany
The Birnbaum am Lerchenberg is a pear tree in an agricultural area near Wasserlosen in Bavaria. The specimen grows on an open area surrounded by fields and has developed into three strong branches that shape its overall form.
The tree received protection as a natural monument in 1989 and is scientifically estimated to be between 150 and 180 years old. This designation ensured its legal protection and preservation.
The tree stands in active farmland and shapes the local landscape with its distinctive form. Visitors immediately notice the unusual growth pattern with three strong main branches that define its characteristic appearance.
The location lies about one kilometer northwest of Schwemmelsbach and 15 kilometers west of Schweinfurt, accessible by rural roads. The tree is easy to reach on foot and clearly visible from the surrounding fields.
With a trunk circumference of approximately 4.62 meters, this pear tree ranks among very few in Germany that have reached dimensions of this scale. Such proportions are rare in pear trees and make this specimen unusual in the landscape.
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