Vilémovický tis, Protected red yew tree in Vilémovice, Czech Republic
The ancient yew tree stands 10 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 350 centimeters in the garden of a baroque mansion.
Benedictine monks who settled in the Posázaví region around 1220 preserved this yew tree while clearing the surrounding forests.
The red yew tree appears on the municipal coat of arms of Vilémovice, representing its central role in the local heritage.
During dry periods, a thousand-liter water barrel provides essential hydration to the tree roots through a controlled seepage system.
Scientific estimates suggest the red yew tree has lived between 1500 and 2000 years, potentially making it the oldest tree in the Czech Republic.
Location: Vilémovice
Height: 10 m
GPS coordinates: 49.68846,15.32230
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:53
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