Europe
Heart of the Garden
50.7100° N, 16.8600° E
Photo: TomMax, Buk pospolity forma purpurowa (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) NC, CC BY-SA 3.0
Poland’s Majestic Beech of Wojsławice
In the heart of Arboretum Wojsławice, Lower Silesia, Poland, the Heart of the Garden, a 200-year-old Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'), reigns with timeless grandeur. Its thick, sculpted trunk and sprawling branches, draped in radiant purple leaves, dominate the historic park, casting a mesmerizing glow under the sun. Crowned Poland’s Tree of the Year 2024 with 39,158 votes, this monumental beech transcends Treesolo’s lone giants, uniting generations of nature lovers beneath its vast canopy. From 19th-century admirers to today’s enthusiasts, it stands as a living testament to the park’s storied past and nature’s enduring artistry. Visit this purple-crowned marvel to feel history’s pulse and share its breathtaking beauty with the world!