Waldtraut vom Mühlwald

Waldtraut vom Mühlwald is a Douglas fir in Freiburg’s city forest, close to Günterstal. The tree stands in the Mühlwald area, south of the arboretum. Records identify it as Germany’s tallest officially measured tree, reaching 67.18 metres in 2019. The tree continues to grow within Freiburg’s city forest. The Douglas fir grows roughly thirty centimetres each year in Freiburg’s forest. The foresters planted the Douglas fir in 1913. After the last Ice Age, Europe had fewer tree species, encouraging forestry experiments with North American trees. The species carries the scientific name Pseudotsuga menziesii. Freiburg’s climate suited the species, which grew taller and faster than native conifers. The nearby arboretum brings together plant species from around the world. The Mühlwald setting places this tall Douglas fir within Freiburg’s wooded southern landscape. Marked trails connect Waldtraut with Waldhaus Freiburg and the Kyburg tram stop. The spot’s coordinates are 47.9533 north and 7.8609 east.