Common Cypress of the Abbazia di Borzone
The Guardian of Time
Rising slender toward the sky, like a green flame crossing the centuries, the Cupressus sempervirens L. has watched over the landscape for around 600 years. Its unmistakable silhouette tells a story of time passing without haste, marked by wind and light, in a silent dialogue between earth and sky.
Six Centuries of Living History
Born when the world moved to a different rhythm, this cypress has crossed eras, changes, and generations, preserving its austere and solemn presence. Each growth ring is a page of history, each branch a sign of continuity linking past and present.
A Natural Monument to Be Protected
Recognized as a monumental tree under Regional Law 4/1999, the cypress is not merely a feature of the landscape, but a true living cultural asset. Its protection represents an act of respect toward nature and the collective memory it embodies.
Sources
Geoportale Regione Liguria – Catalogo Alberi Monumentali;
https://www.agriligurianet.it/it/vetrina/boschi-e-foreste/alberi-monumentali/archivio-degli-alberi-monumentali/item/62-02-b067.html;
Regione Liguria (a cura di), “ALBERI DI LIGURIA. MONUMENTI VIVENTI DELLA NATURA”, Erga Edizioni, 2003
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