Postzegelboom The Hague, Netherlands - Exceptional Trees on Waymarking.com

Chestnut tree planted in 1880 known as the ‘postzegelboom’ (stamp tree).
It became famous because stamp collectors used to gather underneath this tree to swap, buy or sell stamps.
In 1990 the tree was restored by a tree surgeon.

Genus/Species: Aesculus hippocastanum Height: 69 Girth: 12 Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching Location type: Other public property Age: 133 Website reference: [Web Link] Historical significance: Not listed Planter: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed Walk time: Not Listed Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

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