Tervuren’s Oldest Tree Survives Storm as Others Fall

Broken tree branches block part of a road at the entrance to Tervuren after an overnight storm, as cyclists and motorists navigate past the debris. ©Tervuren+

Tervuren’s oldest resident — the centuries-old summer linden overlooking the ancient Roman crossroads in Duisburg — survived the powerful storm that swept through the municipality overnight. Other trees were less fortunate, including several that fell along Jezuseiklaan, the road where Prince Laurent lives.