Postzegelboom The Hague, Netherlands
Posted by: naj16
N 52° 04.892 E 004° 18.450
31U E 589595 N 5770912
Paardenkastanje Noordeinde The Hague
Waymark Code: WMGMJ9
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 03/20/2013
Views: 22
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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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.