Schneeglöckchenbaum in Austria - Hof, Inzing, Tirol, Austria - Exceptional Trees on Waymarking.com

[DE]

Dies ist der einzige Schneeglöckchenbaum in Österreich!
Der Baum ist 120 Jahre alt und einzigartig in Österreich!

"Im Jahre 1892 pflanzte ein Missionar einen ganz besonderen Baum, der "Schneeglöckchenbaum" (Schneeglöckchen-Baum) im Ortsgebiet von Hof, eine Pflanze, die aus China stammt.
Der Baum wurde für seine merkwürdige Färbung bekannt: Im Mai werden die Spitzen immer weiß, dann die Blätter rot und grün und im Juli umgekehrt.
Wegen seiner Einzigartigkeit und Schönheit der Pflanze ist sie als Naturschutzdenkmal geschützt." - Quelle: (visit link)


[EN]

This is the only snowdrop tree in Austria!
The tree is 120 years old!

"In 1892 a missionary planted a very special tree, the "Schneeglöckchenbaum"
(snowdrop tree)in the village area of Hof, a plant which originates in China.
The tree became famous for its curious coloring: im May the tips are getting white, then the leaves turn red, and green in July.
Because of its uniqueness and beauty the plant is protected under the nature conservation act." - Quelle:http://www.tirol.at/at/xlayout/guide/184921sy,en/objectId,SIG1768at,_area,888653,_lang,ru,parentId,RGN16at,season,at1,selectedEntry,sights/intern.html

Genus/Species: Schneeglöckchenbaum Height: 9 Girth: 6 Method of obtaining height: Reliable source Method of obtaining girth: Reliable source Location type: Other public property Age: 120 Historical significance: It comes from China. A Missionar plant it here. Planter: Missionar Website reference: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed Walk time: Not Listed Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

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