The Moeierboom in Etten-Leur
The Moeierboom on the Market Square in Etten-Leur was named Tree of the Year in 2020 and is now in the running for European Tree of the Year!
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One of the most famous spots in Etten-Leur is the Moeierboom on the Markt. The Moeierboom is a large-leaved linden tree (Tilia platyphyllos). The tree does not have the typical shape of a linden tree; given its age, it should be 20 meters tall. The tree likely lost its top due to a lightning strike or a storm. Because of its age, the heavy branches are supported by an iron frame. Thanks to consistent care and ‘bonsai-style’ pruning, the tree has always retained its distinctive crown shape.
In Etten-Leur, there are approximately 1,350 linden trees of various species. Their heart-shaped leaves symbolize love, their blossoms fertility and tranquility. The oldest linden tree stands on the Markt, the Moeierboom. The tree was planted over 345 years ago. It was planted on the site where justice was administered in the Middle Ages—a place where criminals were convicted and the innocent were acquitted.
Symbol of connection
All these years,…
One of the most famous spots in Etten-Leur is the Moeierboom on the Markt. The Moeierboom is a large-leaved linden tree (Tilia platyphyllos). The tree does not have the typical shape of a linden tree; given its age, it should be 20 meters tall. The tree likely lost its top due to a lightning strike or a storm. Because of its age, the heavy branches are supported by an iron frame. Thanks to consistent care and ‘bonsai-style’ pruning, the tree has always retained its distinctive crown shape.
In Etten-Leur, there are approximately 1,350 linden trees of various species. Their heart-shaped leaves symbolize love, their blossoms fertility and tranquility. The oldest linden tree stands on the Markt, the Moeierboom. The tree was planted over 345 years ago. It was planted on the site where justice was administered in the Middle Ages—a place where criminals were convicted and the innocent were acquitted.
Symbol of connection
All these years, the Moeierboom has symbolized connection. Deeply rooted in the heart of Etten-Leur. This distinctive tree is a place for gathering, fellowship, and enjoyment on sunny days, and thanks to its more than 8,000 lights, a beacon of light during the winter months.
1001 stories
The tree holds 1001 events, stories, and emotions. Young loves have blossomed beneath its long, gnarled branches. Everyone remembers that first kiss under the tree. The Moeierboom saw Vincent van Gogh strolling here, and Van Gogh saw the tree here
This is how to reach The Moeierboom in Etten-Leur
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