Horse-head oak, Ancient oak tree in Ivenack, Germany
Description
The Horse-head oak is an ancient tree with a thick trunk and distinctive crown shape located in Ivenacker Eichen park. The bark is deeply furrowed, and the branches spread widely as the trunk has grown to an impressively broad diameter.
History
This oak specimen dates to the medieval period and has survived many centuries of European history. It is part of a remarkable collection of ancient oaks that have shaped the forest for generations.
Culture
The name comes from the distinctive shape of the tree's crown, which resembles a horse's head. Visitors notice this particular silhouette right away when entering the forest.
Practical
The tree is located in the park and accessible via marked pathways that lead visitors safely to the specimen. Protective barriers are in place to shield the ancient tree from damage.
Did you know?
The trunk has reached a diameter that makes this tree one of the largest specimens of its kind in the region. This massive width is the result of hundreds of years of uninterrupted growth.
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