Monumental tree: mulberry - Morus Alba
Where: Via Catullo, Pinarella
This mulberry tree is protected by Emilia Romagna laws because of the exceptional dimension, the excellent vegetation and its historic interest.
Law protection guarantees its safety, in fact it is not allowed to touch the hypogean structure, nor the epigean one. Its good health conditions are preserved by a respect area of 5 m.
Even a conservative pruning must be previously allowed by the Region authority.
In winter 1995 it underwent a successful major transplantation under the supervision of Prof. Chiusoli, from University of Bologna
Characteristics
Trunk circumference3,95 m(considered at 1,30 m. from ground level)
Branches structure starting at 2,10 m. from ground level
Crown protection diameter 12-13 m.