Descendant of historical tree planted in Snouck van Loosenpark in Enkhuizen

The old tree in the Snouck van Loosenpark in Enkhuizen was there for no less than 118 years, making it the same age as the park itself. Before the tree died eight years ago, the wood was known to have rot. In order to be able to save the tree somewhat, cuttings were taken from it at the time.

Community cherishes ‘monument’

Many inhabitants of the park were present during the official ‘planting moment’. Alderman Hoogervorst and resident De Jong had the honor of planting the now ten-year-old tree. “That is very nice to do. I must also say that I like to work in the garden, so this looks very familiar to me,” laughs the alderman.

Yet the placement of this tree is special. “I think I can say that the Enkhuizer community cherishes this park as a kind of monument”, Hoogervorst continues. “If we can make the park even more special with this tree, we would be happy to do so.”

The weeping ep is not in the same place as its ‘ancestor’. This has to do with the space for the tree, explains Piet Meissen of the SED organization. “It can grow better in this place and it is also not too close to the path.”

Enthusiastic residents

When local resident Keimpe Jong heard that a descendant of the tree would return, he decided to inform the other residents of the park. “I made an invitation and put it in everyone’s mailbox. In no time there were more than twenty registrations, so you can see that it is alive,” says De Jong.

Satisfied noises can be heard during a cup of coffee at the standing tables. “It’s very nice, because we are very proud of the trees in our park,” says a resident.

In addition to the replacement in the Snouck van Loosenpark, descendants are also planted at the Drommedaris and in the Wilhelminaplantsoen. At these three locations, the trees must have room to remain standing for the next 118 years.