Styphnolobium japonicum 'Pendula' (Jerlín japonský) - Valtice, CZech Republic
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vraatja
N 48° 44.343 E 016° 45.340
33U E 629081 N 5399934
At first glance inconspicuous 'big bush crouched' just at building of Valtice Castle is one of the oldest specimens of Styphnolobium japonicum (Pagoda tree) in Central Europe
Waymark Code: WMMPVE
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/21/2014
Views: 45
The 'big bush' crouched at the south wall of Valtice Castle is in fact old specimen of weeping form of the Pagoda tree, i.e. Styphnolobium japonicum variety 'Pendula'. Its age is unknown, but the tree was replanted in the castle garden in 1910 as 'adult' specimen. The tree is said to be oldest specimen of the tree in Central Europe. Real wonder waits for a visitor under treetop offering amazing shelter, which is formed by a net of branches re-rooted in the ground.
Genus/Species: Styphnolobium (Jerlín)
Height: 18
Girth: 9
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Park
Age: 150
Parking coordinates: N 48° 44.387 W 016° 45.450
Walk time: 5
Historical significance: Not listed
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.