#02 the One: Calvos’ Oak
Quercus robur L., Calvos, Povoa de Lanhoso, Braga, Portugal.
Here stands the oldest common oak of the Iberian Peninsula and believed to be one of the oldest in the European continent.
The Calvos’ Oak.
THE resiliEnt.
It is really a might oak, supposedly to have been born around 500 to 600 years ago.
In recent times, Póvoa de Lanhoso’s City Hall has acquired the surroundings of the tree and has built an Interpretative Center for educational and environmental purposes that revolves around the oak.
Calvo’s Oak
species: Quercus robur L.
height: 30m
perimeter at the base: 11,20m
perimeter at breast height: 7,62m
canopy max. diameter: 60m
This is the oldest living being at Braga’s district.
So much he has to say.
Calvos’ Oak before the supporting intervention
photo: Centro Interpretativo do Carvalho de Calvos