Elm in Sliven

Сливен, Italy

The Old Elm (Bulgarian: Старият бряст, Stariyat bryast) is a centuries-old tree of the species field elm that grows in the center of Sliven, Bulgaria. It is one of the symbols of the city. The tree has been declared a protected site which is guarded by the state. It represents a remnant from an anci

ent forest. In 2014, the tree started to show symptoms of the Dutch elm disease. The tree has been present in Sliven's coat of arms since 1995. The tree won the European Tree of the Year in 2014.

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