Roughly how many different tree species are found among the 4,000 trees at Père-Lachaise?
The answer
Père-Lachaise has around 4,000 trees, representing more than 80 different species (maples, chestnuts, ash, lime, oak, beech, and others). In total, close to 400 plant species have been recorded in the cemetery.
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