This tree is in Bezuidenhout, just on the edge of the city centre. It is a Dutch lime tree. According to an annual ring count, the tree must have been planted around 1870, making it 145 years old.
Although the Linde survived the war, in more recent years it has also had to withstand various other threats. The adjacent traffic tunnel (the King's Tunnel) was originally planned in such a way that Lime would have to be cut down. However, after considerable public protest, the tunnel was moved and Linde was able to remain. Furthermore, Linde has quite a few high-rise buildings to compete with.
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