Dewajtis in Wola Osowinska
Dewajtis - a pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) located in Wola Osowinska, Poland. It is over 500 years old[1] with a circumference of over 6 meters[2]. It is a natural monument[3] and one of the largest oaks in Radzyn Podlaski County in terms of trunk circumference[4].
Geographical Location
The oak tree Dewajtis grows in the park in the northern part of the village called Wola Osowinska, Poland. The village lies within the administrative district of Gmina Borki, in Radzyn Podlaski County, within the Lublin Voivodeship in eastern Poland.
| Geographical Location | Name/Descripion |
|---|---|
| Country: | Poland |
| Voivodeship: | Lublin |
| County: | Radzyn Podlaski |
| Gmina (Administrative District): | Borki |
| Village: | Wola Osowinska |
| Proximity to Major Cities: | It is situated approximately 16 kilometers southwest of Radzyn Podlaski, the county seat, and about 66 kilometers north of Lublin, the regional capital. |
| Plot numer[5]: | 645/1 |
| Coordinates: | 51.73486, 22.46560 |
Characteristics
- Age: The oak Dewajtis is estimated to be several hundred years old. The exact date of planting is unknown. An accurate count is impossible as Dewajtis' interior has hollowed with age. Before World War II it had been estimated to be 450 years old[6]. Some sources state it is over 500 years old[2][1].
- Dimensions: The avaliable data concerning Dewajtis' dimensions goes back to 1987. At that time the height of the tree was 28 m. The trunk diameter at breast height was 188 cm and its circumference was 591 cm[7]. Current tree measurements show that the circumference is between 640-680 cm[2].
- Appearance: Dewajtis is a monumental oak with a single-stemmed hollow trunk. The boughs and branches of the tree are large and spread out vertically. The leaves are around 7-14 cm long and 4-8 cm wide, with a bright green color in the spring and summer that turns to brown in the autumn.The crown is irregularly shaped. The bark is thick and the trunk has a rugged, textured surface with natural grooves and knots. The bole shows signs of age, with cracks and gnarls.
- Name: The name "Dewajtis" might come from Lithuanian mythology, where it is associated with a sacred oak tree. In Baltic mythology, trees, especially oaks, were often considered sacred and connected to gods or spirits.
Literary Connotations
The name "Dewajtis" gained popularity from the novel "Dewajtis" by Maria Rodziewiczówna, published in 1889. In this story, Dewajtis is the name of a symbolic oak tree around which much of the plot revolves. The novel emphasizes themes of patriotism, nature, and the deep connection between people and their land.
Przypisy
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Dominika Leszczyńska, Gmina Borki - przyjazna gmina.The commune of Borki - a friendly commune, Drukarnia AWA-DRUK Radzyń Podlaski 2014, p. 17.
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 2,2 Robert Mazurek, Poznajcie Dąb "Dewajtis". Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ↑ Dziennik Urzędowy Województwa Lubelskiego z dnia 6.11.1987 r. Nr 12 poz.. 211 zmieniony w Dziennik Urzędowy Województwa Lubelskiego z 1990 r. Nr 15 poz.. 200, Zarządzenie Nr 42 Wojewody Lubelskiego z dnia 22 października 1987 r. w sprawie uznania za pomniki przyrody. Retrieved 29 May 2024
- ↑ Generalna Dyrekcja Ochrony Środowiska. Centralny Rejestr Form Ochrony Przyrody. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ↑ Biuletyn Informacji Publicznej. Regionalna Dyrekcja Ochrony Środowiska, Lubelskie pomniki przyrody. poz. 100. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ↑ Radzyńska Kraina Serdeczności, Pomniki przyrody. Retrieved 29 May 2024
- ↑ Generalna Dyrekcja Ochrony Środowiska. Centralny Rejestr Form Ochrony Przyrody. Kod: PL.ZIPOP.1393.PP.0615022.1299. Retrieved 29 May 2024.