Prince's Oak in Zdroje Forest Park

The Prince's Oak is a tree protected as a natural monument, growing in Zdroje Forest Park on the right bank of the Oder in Szczecin. According to the entry on the Beech Forest it has a girth of 365 cm.

Who planted the tree

The tree was planted on 31 May 1821 by Frederick William IV and his brother William I. The sources do not explain the origin of the name directly, but these two men planted the oak.

Where it grows

The oak grows west of the lake described on the Jezioro Szmaragdowe page, within Zdroje Forest Park, part of the Beech Forest.

Practical information

• Location: Zdroje Forest Park, Szczecin, Zdroje district.
• Getting there: no marked trail leads to the tree, so it is best to plan the route on a map from the lake.