Platano dei Cento Bersaglieri, Oriental plane tree in Caprino Veronese, Italy.
The Platano dei Cento Bersaglieri stands 18 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 10.5 meters, making it Italy's second-largest plane tree.
Dating back to 1379, German troops reduced the tree's foliage in 1944 to prevent partisans from using it as a hiding place during World War II.
The tree received its name in 1937 when one hundred Bersaglieri soldiers found shelter within its branches during military exercises in the area.
Located at coordinates 45°36'29.13"N and 10°48'58.86"E, visitors can find this monumental tree in the Platano district, marked by an information sign.
The tree grows near a stream, which has contributed to its extraordinary growth rate of approximately 14 centimeters per year over certain periods.
Location: Caprino Veronese
Elevation above the sea: 280 m
Address: Platano
GPS coordinates: 45.60809,10.81635
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:19
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