Wildapfel im Fort Hahneberg, Protected wild apple tree at Fort Hahneberg, Spandau, Germany
The wild apple at Fort Hahneberg is a protected tree of the Malus prunifolia species located in the right courtyard of the fort. It produces white five-petaled flowers in spring and develops small red fruits when autumn arrives.
The tree received protected status in 2001 when its age was estimated between 80 and 100 years old. The fort itself dates from the 19th century, and the tree established itself on the grounds much later.
The wild apple carries a name reflecting its untamed ancestry, distinct from cultivated varieties found in gardens. Visitors can observe how an original fruit-bearing species has taken root within a historical military compound.
A protective fence surrounds the tree to keep grazing animals from damaging it. Visitors exploring the fort can find this protected specimen within the right courtyard area.
The soil where the tree grows was moved into the courtyard around 1947 during post-war modifications to the fort. This makes it an unexpected survivor thriving in a landscape shaped by wartime destruction.
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