Maulbeerbaum von Schermen

The Mulberry Tree of Schermen is a white mulberry that stands near the village church with a trunk circumference of approximately 4.90 meters (16 feet). The area around it has been developed into a village square that now serves as a central meeting point for community gatherings.

The tree was planted around 1750 as part of King Frederick II of Prussia's effort to establish silk farming through mulberry plantations. This initiative represented a broader economic strategy to develop the silk trade in the region.

The tree earned the nickname 'Sugar Cone Tree' because schoolchildren traditionally hung their first-day-of-school candy bags from its branches. This custom made it a special place for generations of local children to create memories.

The tree is located on a village square that is easy to access and centrally positioned in the community. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the surroundings are fully visible and the square feels active.

The tree is so important to local identity that it appears on Schermen's official coat of arms. This representation shows just how deeply rooted the tree is in the community's sense of self.