Friedrichshagen market and church square Design of the tree plantings on the Friedrichshagen market and church square

The Friedrichshagen colonist settlement is characterized by a striking urban structure that dates back to the 18th century.



Straightforwardness, sobriety and practicality of the overall layout were the principles behind the planning and layout of the estate.



The main axis of the village was designed as a straight, particularly wide traffic area for use as a mulberry plantation with a square central square as a market and church square.



In 1756/57, 1200 mulberry trees were planted in six rows along the street - presumably in a grid pattern on the square. The trees were originally used to feed silkworms for the production of silk.



Over the centuries, the market square and church square were redesigned, which also resulted in changes to the tree population. Currently, some trees are in a poor state of preservation and the tree population is very heterogeneous overall. The report proposes variants for a more uniform and concise design in line with the settlement structure. The trees that still have a high level of vitality should be preserved.