Ilice di Carrinu (Ancient Holm Oak)
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parco dell'Etna
Location: Zafferana Etnea, Catania, Sicily, Italy
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It is a holm oak about 700 years old. The name derives from that of an old owner of the land. Its height is around 20 meters
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•February 10, 2024
The Ilice of Carrinu is a holm oak tree located at a height of 937 m above sea level. in the Etna Park (Zone B) in the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT) on volcanic soil and surrounded by a hazelnut grove. It is certainly the oldest holm oak on Etna: the estimated age is over 700 years, being in its presence, immersed in the silence of the forest, is an emotion not to be missed...
translated by•April 25, 2024
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