Fremuthova jedle, Solitary tree in Česká Kubice, Czech Republic.
Fremuthova jedle is a white fir (Abies alba) on the southern slope below Čerchov in the Chladná Bystřice valley at 840 m. Its trunk measures 386 cm in girth and the tree reaches 51 m, making it the tallest protected tree in the Czech Republic.
The tree received protected status in 1994 when it was officially recognized by authorities. Measurements taken in 2009 using climbing techniques confirmed its exceptional height among protected trees in the country.
Local environmental groups regularly monitor this silver fir as part of broader initiatives to document and preserve natural heritage in the Domažlice district.
From Dolní Folmava, follow the route past the vanished settlement of Bystřice to the former Zámeček; from there take the left path by the small pond, and at the sharp right-hand bend below Čerchov turn right onto an unpaved forest road that leads through tall firs and beeches to the tree.
The crown does not begin until approximately 30 meters high, leaving an unusually long and exposed trunk. This structure developed from competition with surrounding trees and shows natural branch drying from the shading effect of the surrounding forest.
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