Forster Linde, Natural monument in Aachen-Mitte, Germany.
The Forster Linde is a large lime tree in Aachen-Mitte with a trunk base measuring roughly 9.5 meters in circumference and five major offshoots branching from the main stem. The tree displays a distinctive growth pattern created by the division of its original trunk.
The tree was first examined by Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau in 1852, who determined it was already over 800 years old at that time. This places its origins firmly in the medieval period.
The tree served as a public space where local people gathered to hear legal decisions announced, a role it held until the late 1300s.
The tree stands next to Saint Katharina Church and is easy to locate in a central area of the city. Local officials conduct regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the monument remains in good condition.
About 300 years ago, the original main trunk split into five separate stems, creating the distinctive appearance visible today. This unusual growth pattern makes the monument botanically significant.
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