Napoleon Oak, Historical oak tree at University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
This oak tree reaches 30 meters in height with a trunk circumference of 7 meters, requiring 140 meters of supporting cables for stability.
The oak was replanted in 1800 at age 22 to commemorate Napoleon Bonaparte's journey through Switzerland during his military campaign toward Italy.
The tree serves as an educational resource at the University of Lausanne, connecting students to both biological research and European historical studies.
Located on the Dorigny campus of the University of Lausanne, the tree underwent complete genome sequencing in 2017, revealing data about genetic mutations.
Scientists discovered remarkably low levels of somatic mutations in the tree's genome despite its age, contributing to research termed the Napoleome project.
Website: http://napoleome.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.52190,6.57910
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:05
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