Zehlendorfer Eiche, Natural monument oak tree at central intersection in Zehlendorf, Germany.
The Zehlendorfer Eiche is a legally protected oak tree standing at the intersection of four major roads in Berlin: Potsdamer Strasse, Berliner Strasse, Clayallee, and Teltower Damm. Its thick trunk and spreading branches have shaped this busy crossroads for more than a century.
The tree was planted on September 2, 1871, commemorating the first anniversary of the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War. This planting date ties the oak to a significant moment in Prussian military history.
A bronze plaque on the trunk describes this Peace Oak and its role as a gathering place for local residents. The tree has become a natural landmark where people meet and share the stories connected to this location.
The tree is located at a well-marked intersection and serves as an easy navigation point near public transport stops. Visitors can access the site freely at any time without fees or restrictions.
In 2020, conservationists created a specialized planting disk by unsealing the surrounding pavement to help the tree recover from branch damage. This restoration work demonstrates ongoing efforts to protect this more-than-150-year-old tree.
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