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This centennial ombú tree in Cervantes Park has a history. The story goes that the tree was brought to Barcelona by Christopher Columbus’ son.
Its roots are firmly planted in Cervantes Park where it casts good shade to those who appreciate it.
Its roots, shapes and leaves are reminiscent of ancient times and its origins in America.
The ombú or “bellasombra” is a herbaceous plant native to the mountains of northeastern Argentina, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
So you may wonder how did it come to our land?
Apparently the tree was brought to European lands by Hernando Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus.
It is said that he planted the first trees in Seville.
Its name derives from the word “umbú” which in Guaraní means “dark lump” or “shadow”.
The famous ombu tree in Cervantes Park
If you want to appreciate it in all its splendor, then you can see it in Cervantes Park. This green space has been open to the public since 1965.
This particular species has very curious shapes: thick trunk that reaches up to 20 meters in height, arborescent shape, visible roots and a very wide crown of up to 15 meters.
The ombú or bellasombra scientifically has the name of “dioca”, a term that comes from the Latin “with two houses”.
It refers to the fact that the species has male feet with the presence of unisexual male flowers and female feet with unisexual female flowers.
The park is a green space where the rose bushes shine. The park has wide paths and lawns. It is visited by cyclists, runners, visitors and athletes.
The main entrance is on Diagonal Avenue.
