300 -year -old Polish Beach voted Tree of the Year

Maddy Moloy

BBC Climate and Science

Marcin_kopij stands in a green mango beach tree standing in a green park, its leaves display a striking mixture of red and orange. Groups of purple rhododendrone add the foreground and a peaceful path to the air burst through the park. — The 300 -year -old winner is a favorite symbol of his local community

The Heart of the Dalkowski Hills, a breathtaking 300 -year -old, has won the Poland the European Tree of the Year Award for the fourth consecutive time.

Standing long in the historic park of Dalków, deep-red beauty is a favorite symbol for the community.

There is also a bizarre tradition of visitors: throwing peanuts into a hole in it, their desires are expected to come true.

The competition celebrates our relations with nature by displaying beautiful and unique trees from the entire continent.

There are some other trees here who scored high in the competition:

Ana Rute This Moreton Bay Figure tree has a huge, butter trunk and a broad root system that spreads throughout the ground. Its dense umbrella of bright green leaves provides sufficient shadow, while large, huge branches extend out.

The second place is the royal Portuguese Moreton Bay Fig.

The tree was planted with seeds exchanged with the botanical garden of Sydney at the romantic Quinta Das Lagrimas Garden of Coimbra in the 19th century and is a valuable landmark.

Frank Zara is a wide, a wide, umbrella -shaped canopy with dark, dark green leaves. Its strong trunk, some partially supports bare branches. The tree stands against the time-omission of a dramatic night sky, full of vortex star trails.

Pino de Juan Molinera is in third place.

A 400 -year -old stone pine in Spain’s Abgenbre, this tree has sheltered generations of local people and has seen countless ceremonies, childhood games and romance.

It has tolerated floods, snowfall and an electric strike, which stands as a will for flexibility and history.

Other notable entries

Jillian Donachi is a huge mango oak tree with a thick, disgusting trunk in moss. Its giant branches bend and expand in all directions, some are wrapped with greenery, while others appear in bare and weather. The tree stands in a dense forest, which is surrounded by long, straight trees, opposite to its irregular form.

Scipinish oak in Scotland, UK is a 400 -year giant, proudly standing in Elachber’s Woodland.

It is one of the largest oaks in the region and is an important ecosystem for rare license such as black-igneous surs.

Recently crowned the UK winner, it is a favorite local treasure.

Rudy debroin stands in a large sweet chestnut with dense, green leaves, a landslide area, surrounded by paths and grasses. In the background, modern brick buildings, a trumpoline and a small pond with bench are visible.

Synt-Rafale’s old chestnut in Belgium is a 150 to 200 year old witness to the history of Sint-Job-in-At-Goer.

David Kulin stands in a pucca courtyard near the oak oak with dense, dark green leaves, surrounded by historical stone and plaster buildings. A spherical bench surrounds its trunk, while people walk in a shaded area with water view and relax.

Rab is the freedom tree in Croatia, a 105 -year -old Holm Oak who stands as a symbol of community and heritage.

Generations have nurtured it, many families have passed stories of ancestors that helped to put it. Honoring its role in the history of the city, its centenary was celebrated with a grand program.

Lucy Mojova stands on a grass mound, with branches covered in a large mango oak and green leaves with a thick trunk. Small buildings with green doors and wooden fences appear in the background, providing a sense of scale.

Lukavis Oak in the Czech Republic is 700 to 800 years old, was once threatened by property owners who tried to remove its soil.

Describing the destruction, it is still strong, symbolizing flexibility and pride for the local community.

Emmanuel Bitier Terre Sowse is partially illuminated by artificial light on the banks of a cool river.

The peaceful Oak of St.-Mauris in France is the 200 to 250-year-old guardian of the Lanta River, who stands at the entrance of Abhay of St.-Mouris.

A shelter for wildlife, even next to it is an oater -shaped bench, which honors its fickle regular partner.

Erica Kovak an aircraft tree is tall in a sunny park, its broad canopy is shadow on the grass below. The trees around and a clear blue sky frames the green landscape.

The aircraft tree in the garden of the archbishop in Hungary is a historic milestone in Agar, known for its grandeur and shaded canopy.

Legend says that Hungarian leaders, including Lajos Kosuth, had rested before the 1849 battle.

Sardiniaregionforestrycorps An ancient Yew stands in a rocky forest, its huge trunk shows signs of age. A forestry worker next to it provides scale, highlighting the impressive size of the tree.

Tasso de Maatri in Sardinia, Italy, is one of the oldest Yew trees in the island, standing in Supramonte de Uzulei for centuries.

Looking at an ancient Nurjik village, this time carries on his trunk, marking the passage of time.

Agnis melderis stands in a common oak a green landscape, its huge trunk surrounded by a rope. A group of people in the traditional Latvian dress holds the rope, symbolically embracing the ancient tree.

The Mēru Grand Oak in Latvia is a 200 -year -old giant with a firlf spread over a distance of 39 meters.

After the Northern War is associated with an old legend of existence, it is seen as the patron of the region.

Giedre svikle stands in a normal oak an autumn landscape, its branches include golden leaves. The broad canopy of the tree is opposite with dark blue sky, while the surrounding trees display a mixture of seasonal colors.

The oak of Warnicco in Lithuania is a symbol of more than 200 years old strength, love and tradition.

A family once built their home and herb farm, making it the heart of their life.

Martin Babarik This aircraft pear tree has a round, silver-green leaves with a round canopy. Its branches spread evenly, forming a balanced shape, and it stands alone in a meadow under a bright blue sky.

Bowka, wild pear from Slovakia, is a 150 year old tree that grows with a stray seed on Lisika Hill.

It stands in the area known for its rich fruits and is a favorite milestone. Its location attracts paragliders and hosts an annual competition to fly the historical model airplanes.