The weeping ash tree in Blankenburg is one of three tree monuments in our administrative community so far.The Angerlinde in Sundhausen has unfortunately been severely damaged by fire on New Year's Eve 2020/2021. The weeping ash tree in Blankenburg, planted at the beginning of the 20th century and already protected in 1937, is now also very badly damaged. It stands directly by the church, is about 15 m high and has a circumference of 2.25 m (as of 2006).The correct name of the weeping ash tree is actually Hängeesche.The bizarre-looking branches and twigs, some of which hang down to the ground, and its umbrella-like crown probably gave it its name and that is why these trees were often planted in cemeteries.The tree in the municipality of Blankenburg has a significant impact on the appearance of the village and the ensemble around the church, where the village cemetery was located until the 19th century. It has gnarled, strongly twisted branches, which are widely spreading and whose branches hang down to the ground. Its roots are partially exposed and the tree itself is already slightly damaged due to its age. In the past, including in the spring of 2020, care and maintenance measures had to be carried out here again and again in order to maintain the stability and breakage safety.