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Heksenboom of Zwarte Kaat (Tree of the Year 2019)

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Heksenboom of Zwarte Kaat (Tree of the Year 2019)

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Heksenboom of Zwarte Kaat (Tree of the Year 2019)

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Location: Bladel, North Brabant, Netherlands

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Fanny Gijsbers

April 21, 2021

The Witches Tree (or Witches Tree of Zwarte Kaat) in Bladel is a monumental beech tree of approximately 130 years old on the Ten Vorsel Estate in Bladel.

The name Witch Tree comes from a regional story by Renier Snieders from Bladel from 1852, The "Child with the Helmet". The tree with a capricious crown and winding roots is said to be the final resting place of gang leader Zwarte Kaat.

This combination of striking tree and striking story in particular has ensured that the Witches Tree became a household name in the area and also received a nomination for the Tree of the Year 2019 election in the Netherlands.
Source: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heksenboom_(Bladel)

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Elevation 80 m

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Heksenboom of Zwarte Kaat (Tree of the Year 2019)

1. Flooded Heathland – Beautiful view of the Kroonvensche Heide loop from Bladel

2. Fishing pond 't Neerven – View of 't Neerven loop from Bladel

3. Ten Vorsel Farm – Ten Vorsel Estate loop from Bladel

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