Icelandic tree of the year 1999, Award-winning elm tree at Túngata 6, Reykjavík, Iceland.
The wych elm tree stands near a residential building, featuring a trunk that divides into two sections at one meter above ground level.
The elm tree was planted between 1890 and 1908, with assistance from Agner F. Kofoed-Hansen, the first head of forestry in Iceland.
The tree represents a notable achievement in urban forestry, as Iceland traditionally has limited tree coverage due to its northern climate.
Visitors can find this historical elm tree at coordinates 64.147494, -21.943844, located at Túngata 6 in central Reykjavík.
The tree grew from 7.15 meters in 1948 to 10.7 meters in 1999, with a trunk circumference of 2.45 meters at its split point.
Location: Reykjavík
Address: Túngötu 6, Reykjavík
GPS coordinates: 64.14749,-21.94384
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29
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