Duizendjarige den, Ancient Scots pine in Wolfheze, Netherlands.
Duizendjarige den was a tall Scots pine with a trunk diameter of 1.37 meters and a base circumference of 4.3 meters. The tree stood as a natural landmark for centuries in the landscape near Wolfheze until it fell in 2006.
The tree germinated around 1626 and stood as a natural landmark through the centuries until it fell unexpectedly in 2006 due to a weakened root system. This event marked the end of a long natural history in the landscape.
Local painters from the Oosterbeekse school in the 19th century gave this tree its name, recognizing its importance to the surrounding landscape and artistic community. The specimen became a reference point for artists documenting nature in the region.
The site is located behind Hotel Wolfheze and is protected by a fence for safety and preservation purposes. A young seedling grown from collected pine cones now grows where the original trunk once stood.
Scientific study of a fallen branch in 1971 revealed 238 growth rings, providing hard evidence of the tree's true age. This examination showed the specimen was approximately 400 years old at the time of its fall.
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