Robinier du Square Viviani, Black locust tree in Latin Quarter, France
The robust black locust tree stands 15 meters tall in Square Viviani, next to Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Church and near Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The tree was planted in 1601 by Jean Robin, the royal gardener who introduced this North American species to France through seeds from colonial territories.
This specimen represents the first successful transplantation of North American flora to European soil, marking a new era in botanical exchanges between continents.
A circular protective bench surrounds the trunk, while cement structures and iron beams support this centuries-old tree against structural challenges.
Despite reaching an age of over 400 years and sustaining damage during World War I, this black locust continues to produce flowers each spring.
Location: Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.85219,2.34726
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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