The old oak which is called "Ustrobniok" is the only witness of my ancestor's lives. This impressive tree is 310 years old and 17 metres tall. It was planted in 1705.
At that time my family lived there.... and in the 19th century the Kondej and King family decided to leave their homeland.
Unfortunately the oak is not in a good shape but local authorities take care of him carefully.
In Poland the oak is called "the King of trees".
grand old tree.
ReplyDeleteyou are right
DeleteOaks are really big trees
DeleteHi Gosia
ReplyDeleteOaks are certainly "grand trees" - I think they get grander with age.
Good luck with your new orchid trees - previous blog - you are planning
for the future - ha ha!
I have to get you know that here the weather this morning (6.30 am Tues) is
magnificent. I think you'd be enjoying it here in Brisbane now more than what
you are having in Bytom.
Cheers
Colin
Colin I believe one day I will retire and stay in my summer house among my fruit trees. It is my dream
DeleteCoiln now in Poland it is 5I it 10.10 pm During the day it is going to be 15C degrees and sunny Tomorrow I am going to write much more..
ReplyDeleteThe oak tree is beautiful! I love old trees.
ReplyDeleteTrees give fresh air and calm us down I love them, too
DeleteThe tree knows your family history and its secrets.
ReplyDeleteAndrew it is the only thing who knows the history. And it surviwed WWI and WWII - simply amazing
DeleteWonderful old tree and it never ceases to amaze me how a living thing can live so long...may it continue to grow and be strong, it knows many secrets, I'm sure..
ReplyDeleteOaks live for centuries here . There are older than this one in Poland
DeleteWhat a great way to relate to your history. Hope the oak goes on.
ReplyDeleteI believes it does for next generations
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