The Old Elm (Sliven)

Bulgaria / Sliven / Sliven
 tree, place with historical importance

Venerable tree (over than 1300 years-old) by Field elm (Ulmus minor) species, that is one of the symbols of Sliven.
In 2018, the tree dries, affected by a fungal disease. A few young shoots are preserved around the withered stem.

routes.e-tours.bg/en/place/stariyat-bryast-grad-sliven
www.treeoftheyear.org/Previous-Years/2014/Stary-jilm
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Coordinates:   42°40'50"N   26°19'0"E