The Oak of Varniškės

Species: Common Oak (Quercus robur L.)
Age: 200+ years
Region: Varniškės village, Vilnius district municipality, Lithuania

A guardian of the past and a guide for the future – a living legend of Lithuania

The Oak of Varniškės is a symbol of strength, love, and Lithuanian tradition. Once, a Lithuanian family discovered this magnificent tree, left the city, and built a home and herb farm near it. The oak became the heart of their lives and the eldest member of the family. Under its branches, they celebrated traditions and remembered ancestors. This oak is not just a tree; it inspires, heals, and unites. It is a guardian of the past and a guide for the future – a living legend of Lithuania. Symbolically, this hero thrives only 1,5 km away from the geographical center of Europe!

Tree of the year 2025
11909 votes
10th place
Nominated by: Irena Petrauskienė and Otonas Petrauskas
National contest organizer: Lithuanian Arboricultural Center
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