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C/ Grimaldi, 4, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Tree specimens of great interest can be seen in various locations throughout the municipality.

In the Plaza de Jacinto Benavente, there are two majesticcentenary pinsapos (1 and 2). In the Courtyard of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Grace of the Second House of Trades, a beautifulchestnut (3). In the courtyards of the Primera Casa de Oficios, others standtwo centennial pinsapos (4 and 5)and a cedar of theHimalaya with more than 150 years (6). In the area known as the Park, a specimen ofalmond tree about 125 years old (7), acedar of Lebanon (8)and ahorse chestnut (9). Arriving at the Ballestería urbanisation acentury-old Atlas cedar (10)it can be seen from the Plaza de la Virgen de Gracia and, in the Felipe II Children's Park, another century-old specimen ofstone pine (11). Inside the Abantos Residential Urbanisation there is acurious specimen of Sophora (12)

Inside Adolfo Suárez Park – RCU Escorial María Cristina, there are a Virginia juniper, special for its rarity (13), and along-lived cedar of Lebanon, over a hundred years old (14)andtwo century-old horse chestnuts (15 and 16), . In the Plaza de los Alamillos, aAtlas cedar(17) and three centenariansHimalayan cedars (18, 19 and 20).

In the Gardens of the Casita del Infante, a 150-year-old Lebanon cedar stands out with aexceptional foot (21), aSabine's pine (22)and two century-old specimens ofJeffrey pine (23 and 24), while in the Gardens of the Casita del Príncipe, in El Escorial,two Caucasian firs (25 and 26), apinsapo (27)and two splendidgiant sequoias(28 and 29).

Walking down Calleja Larga, heading towards Santa María del Buen Aire, you will find theFresno de la Herrería (30).Inside the Real Club de Golf La Herrería,a specimen of Rebollo (31).Arriving at the Chair of Philip II, to the right of the stairs, aMontpellier maple over 10 metres high (32).Taking the ecological path and near the Queen's Fountain, two splendid ones can be seenchestnuts with approximate ages of 245 and 195 years (33 and 34) and, on the Castañar estate, a specimen ofTilo de la Mano (35).

At the foot of Abantos, next to the Refugio de los Llanillos, we find a magnificentspecimen of Elm (36).

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1. Spanish Fir

Specimen of Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo), a fir tree endemic to the Baetic mountains, notable for its rarity in central Spain, included in the Relevant Trees route of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

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2. Pinsapo (2)

Second specimen of Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo), a fir tree endemic to the Baetic mountains, present in San Lorenzo de El Escorial; a tree of great botanical rarity included in the Relevant Trees route.

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3. Chestnut

Specimen of sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) present in the Royal Forests or gardens of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a large tree with ornamental and historical value in the surroundings of the Royal Site.

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4. Pinsapo (3)

Third specimen of Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a fir tree endemic to the south of Spain with an exceptional presence in the Madrid mountain range, included in the Relevant Trees route.

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5. Pinsapo (4)

Fourth specimen of Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a protected endemic species that illustrates the richness of the municipality's collection of singular trees.

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6. Himalayan Cedar

Specimen of Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara), a large tree originating from the Himalayas, with its characteristic drooping branches, included in the Relevant Trees route of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

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7. Almond tree

Specimen of almond tree (Prunus dulcis) present in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a tree with early spring flowering that stands out in the landscape of the municipality before the start of spring.

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8. Cedar of Lebanon

Specimen of Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani), a biblical tree and symbol of eternity, located in the gardens of the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, included in the Relevant Trees route.

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9. Horse Chestnut

Specimen of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) present in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, an ornamental tree introduced into the gardens of the Royal Site, noted for its spring flowering.

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10. Atlas Cedar

Large specimen of Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, an African conifer with a pyramidal crown introduced into the historical gardens of the Royal Site.

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11. Stone pine

Specimen of stone pine (Pinus pinea) found in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a Mediterranean tree with an umbrella-shaped crown characterised by its tasty pine nuts, included in the Relevant Trees route.

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12. Sophora

Specimen of Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) located in the Residencial Abantos urbanisation of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a tree catalogued as singular by the Community of Madrid due to its rarity and botanical value.

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13. Sabina de Virginia

Specimen of Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), a North American species introduced to the historic gardens of the Royal Site, a unique tree due to its rarity in the natural environment of the Madrid mountain range.

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14. Cedar of Lebanon (2)

Second specimen of cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a biblical tree of great majesty with a parasol-shaped crown included in the municipality's Relevant Trees route.

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15. Horse Chestnuts

Group of horse chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum) along Floridablanca Street in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, forming an ornamental ensemble characteristic of the neoclassical urbanism of the Royal Site.

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16. Horse chestnut (2)

Specimen of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) located next to Floridablanca Street in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, an 18th-century ornamental tree that embellishes the urban environment of the Royal Site.

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17. Atlas Cedar (2)

Second specimen of Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a large conifer included in the municipality's Relevant Trees route.

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18. Himalayan Cedar (2)

Second specimen of Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a large-scale tree with its characteristic drooping branches, included in the Relevant Trees route.

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19. Himalayan Cedar (3)

Third specimen of Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a large conifer with striking pendulous branches that contributes to the uniqueness of the wooded landscape of the Royal Site.

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20. Himalayan Cedar (4)

Fourth notable specimen of Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a tree of great beauty with its hanging branches that embellishes the historical spaces of the Royal Site.

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21. Cedar of Lebanon (3)

Third specimen of Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani) located next to the Basilica of the Royal Monastery, a large tree of great historical value that enhances the majesty of the monumental complex.

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22. Sabine's pine

Specimen of Sabine pine (Pinus sabiniana), a unique species from California, located in the street of the King of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and included in the municipality's Relevant Trees route.

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23. Jeffrey Pine

Jeffrey pine specimen (Pinus jeffreyi), a large conifer from western North America with aromatic bark, located in Calle del Rey, included in the Relevant Trees route.

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24. Jeffrey Pine (2)

Second specimen of Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) located in the street of the King of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a large North American conifer included in the Relevant Trees route.

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25. Caucasian fir

Specimen of Caucasian fir (Abies nordmanniana) located in the calle del Rey de San Lorenzo in El Escorial, a large tree of remarkable beauty included in the municipality's Relevant Trees route.

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26. Caucasian Fir (2)

Second specimen of Caucasian fir (Abies nordmanniana) located in the street of the King of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a large ornamental tree included in the Relevant Trees route.

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27. Pinsapo (5)

Fifth specimen of Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo) located in the Calle del Rey, one of the most outstanding of this species endemic to southern Spain present on the Relevant Trees route of El Escorial.

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28. Giant sequoia

Giant sequoia specimen (Sequoiadendron giganteum), the most voluminous tree in the world, located in Calle del Rey of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, included in the municipality's Relevant Trees route.

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29. Giant sequoia (2)

Second specimen of giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) located in the street of the King of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, one of the largest trees in the world catalogued in the Relevant Trees route.

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30. Fresno de la Herrería

Notable specimen of ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) located in the Bosque de La Herrería, representative of the dominant species in the dehesa of this emblematic forest of the Real Sitio.

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31. Rebollo de la Herrería

Specimen of Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica) in the Bosque de La Herrería, representative of the dominant native tree of this protected area, included in the Relevant Trees route.

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32. Árce de Montpellier

Specimen of Montpellier maple (Acer monspessulanum) present in the La Herrería Forest, one of the tree species that coexists with pedunculate oaks and ash trees in this protected area.

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33. Chestnut (2)

Second specimen of chestnut (Castanea sativa) located in the Bosque de La Herrería, a large tree of historical value within this protected area of the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

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34. Chestnut (3)

Third specimen of chestnut (Castanea sativa) in the La Herrería Forest, a large native tree that is part of the municipality's remarkable collection of relevant trees.

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35. Tilo de la Mano

Centenary specimen of lime tree (Tilia platyphyllos) of great span located in the gardens of the Royal Site, a singular tree whose shape resembles an outstretched hand and which gives its name to several viewpoints in the area.

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36. Olmo de los Llanillos

Notable specimen of elm (Ulmus laevis) located in the Bosque de La Herrería, a large tree that stands out for its span and its location within this protected natural area of the Real Sitio.

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San Lorenzo de El Escorial has numerous singular trees in squares, gardens, and natural spaces. Spanish firs, cedars, chestnuts, sequoias, and other century-old specimens are part of its green heritage.

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Duration30 min
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