For the woman of Doriath, see Nimloth (elf).

Nimloth the Fair (Sindarin for 'white blossom'), was the name of the White Tree of Númenor.

It grew in the King's Court in the royal palace in the capital city of Armenelos.

HistoryEdit

During the reign of Ar-Gimilzôr, the tree was neglected and fell into decline but when his successor Tar-Palantir came to the throne it was again tended. Later, sometime after SA 3262 when Sauron had the ear of the powerful king Ar-Pharazôn and after someone stole one of its fruits, the White Tree was felled and used as kindling in the Temple.

DescendantsEdit

A seedling of Nimloth was saved by Isildur and replanted in Middle-earth, becoming the "White Tree of Gondor".

ReferencesEdit

• The Silmarillion, Akallabêth
• Unfinished Tales pg. 223
• The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
• The Atlas of Middle-earth pg. 43

External linkEdit

• Nimloth of Númenor at Tolkien Gateway