Around 150 years of history rustle in the leaves of the Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach. This black poplar stands in Niedersedlitz. It is near the Lockwitzbach and the street An der Niedermühle. The Lockwitz-Mühlgraben flows nearby. You can find it 65 meters from the Randsiedlung bridge.
The Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach is a natural monument. It is registered as ND 136. This tree is special. Black poplars are endangered in Saxony.
This Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach has a trunk of almost 4 meters. It is one of the oldest and largest black poplars around Dresden. The Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach is a female tree. This was determined around 2012.
The NABU pushed to protect it. They recognized its importance. The city of Dresden planned to protect 39 special trees. The Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach was one of them. It became a natural monument in January 2015. This was done with an official order.
In Dresden-Süd, other trees are also protected. These include the Spanish fir at Wittenstraße 1. There is also a yew at Hohe Straße 125. In Laubegast, two other black poplars have protection. These grow at Laubegaster Ufer 1.
The protected area around the Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach is large. It extends under the entire crown. It also includes five meters beyond the crown. The area is at least 13 meters from the trunk’s center.
Did you know that the Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach shares its protected status with other black poplars in Dresden? Those at Laubegaster Ufer 1 were recognized at the same time. Yet, these other poplars are considered even older and larger.
The story of the Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach shows dedication to nature. It highlights the importance of preserving rare species. The Schwarz-Pappel am Lockwitzbach continues to grow. It is a symbol of Dresden’s natural heritage. Take a moment to appreciate this old tree. It has stood here for generations. It will hopefully stand for many more.