Praskoleská lípa, Remarkable lime tree in Praskolesy, Czech Republic

Praskoleská lípa is a large-leaved lime in Praskolesy, Jihlava District, with a height of 23 m and a trunk circumference of 927 cm (2004). Its massive hollow trunk splits into two terminals, and a tall crack open to the ground lets a person walk inside.

This tree was first documented in 1874 in a regional publication. It has been growing at this location for approximately 800 years, making it one of the oldest trees in the area.

A small bell was placed back inside the hollow trunk in 2001, renewing a tradition documented from the late 19th century. The tree also appeared in the television series Paměť stromů, in the episode Stromy s NEJ.

The tree stands in Praskolesy, not Mrákotín, at 49°10'31"N, 15°21'17"E. Its hollow trunk is open to the ground through a tall crack, so you can step inside; the cavity is not covered. The younger small-leaved lime, about 300 years old, grows nearby.

The hollow opens through a tall crack reaching the ground, wide enough to walk into. Inside, adventitious roots grow through the cavity, and the openings are left uncovered. The tree was cleaned and its crown reduced around 2000.