Kaive Oak

The Kaive Oak (Latvian: Kaives ozols) is an oak tree (Quercus robur) in Tukums district, Latvia. It is situated about 500 m from Kaive Manor, in a meadow. It is protected as a natural monument in Latvia.[1]

Girth: 10,4 m,[2] height: 18,0 m, projection of the crown: 250 m², length of branches: up to 13,7 m.

It is the thickest tree in Latvia and in all Baltic States.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Kaive Oak
  2. ↑ Kaives ozols - dižākais Baltijas ozols - 40 gadu laikā kļuvis par metru resnāks
  3. ↑ Outstanding trees in Latvia

Coordinates: 57°3′51.5″N 23°1′31.9″E / 57.064306°N 23.025528°E / 57.064306; 23.025528

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