5 Iconic Trees Around the World

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6 October 2024

Trees, often standing as silent witnesses to centuries of history, have played significant roles in various cultures and societies 


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Some trees, in particular, have gained iconic status due to their historical significance, cultural symbolism, or unique characteristics


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Here are five such iconic trees from around the world:


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Newton's Apple Tree located at Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire, England is famously linked to Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of the law of gravity. The original tree was knocked down the storm in 1820, but it grew again and still survives today. 


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The Bridegroom's Oak Tree in Eutin, Germany, provides a natural, public mail box for lovers across the world. The tradition to mail a letter to the tree's address began in the 17th century


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Located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, the Bodhi tree, under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, is one of the most sacred trees in Buddhism


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The Ankerwycke Yew in England is believed to be over 4,000 years old, making it one of the oldest living things in Europe


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The Kabirvad Tree is located on a river island in in the Narmada River near Bharuch, Gujarat. It encloses 3.7 acres of land and can be dated back to the 15th century


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The Olive Tree of Vouves is more than 2,000 years old, possibly the world's oldest. Located in Vouves, Crete, this tree has been producing olives for its entire lifespan, and locals have honored the faithful tree with a museum near its base about the history of olives in Greece.


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