This is the list of individual trees located in Estonia. These individual trees located in Estonia are notable because of their natural (e.g. the highest, the thickest, the oldest), historical or mythological context.

Estonia's climatic and soil conditions are conducive to the growth of various native trees. Among them, European mountain-ash, Rubber tree, and Bird cherry stand tall and hold significance in the region. These emblematic trees contribute to the cultural fabric and ecology of Estonia.

May 30, 2024 · The oldest tree in Estonia, and also the largest in circumference, is the Tamme-Lauri Oak in Urviste, in southern Estonia. The oak tree is 700 years old, and has seen many wars and upheavals from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Despite its relatively small size, Estonia displays a great variety in forest types. Two main types are forests growing on mineral soil (about 70%) and so-called swamp forests (about 30%), growing in the numerous wetland areas of Estonia.

Feb 22, 2024 · The largest plants in Estonia are trees. The oldest and thickest tree is the Tamme-Lauri oak, which is 680 years old and has a circumference of 8.25 metres [27]. The tallest tree grows in Veriora rural municipality in Põlva County and it is a 48.6-metre spruce [28].

According to the WWF, the territory of Estonia belongs to the ecoregion of Sarmatic mixed forests. There are several plant species endemic to Estonia. These include, for example, Saaremaa yellow rattle (Rhinanthus osiliensis) and Estonian saw-wort (Saussurea esthonica). In total, there are 83 endemic taxa, mostly from the hawkweed genus.

The largest forests can be found in northeastern and central Estonia, stretching from as far as the north coast to the southern border with pine, birch, spruce and aspen being the most common tree species.

The forest is one of the greatest treasures in Estonia, both naturally and economically. Most of the endangered species living in Estonia have made homes in old forests. It is estimated that about 20,000 species live in Estonian forests and that we have a comprehensive overview of the condition of, at best, a tenth of them.

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The largest tree in Estonia is somewhat smaller than the largest trees in Latvia and Lithuania (Stelmužė Oak), but don’t be misled by figures! Tamme-Lauri Oak is a magnificent, gorgeous tree with its own stories – a true noble tree!