Shortlisted for England's Tree of the Year needs your vote


image: Sandi Bloomfield

Located between Sheen Gate & Richmond Gate, close to Holy Lodge, this tree is a perfect example of nature's tenacity for life. Blown over in a great storm, the oak clung onto life with its last remaining roots and flourished despite its unusual position. Now its branches all grow from one side of the trunk, reaching upwards as if each one was a small tree.

It is a popular meeting point for friends, resting spot for walkers and picnic spot for families. Its rough bark has been worn smooth over years by the hundreds of children who have used its branches as a climbing frame.

The Woodland Trust’s annual competition is designed to highlight and celebrate the best trees in the country. Once again it’s being supported by the award winning horticulturalist and TV personality David Domoney.

A carefully chosen panel of eager and knowledgeable judges spent a day debating the positives of hundreds of trees to find the very best trees that England has to offer. Ten visually stunning trees all with wonderful stories have made the shortlist.

You can vote for this fabulous local tree (or any other!) at woodlandtrust.org.uk/treeoftheyear/England to choose their favourite, to ultimately find England’s Tree of the Year for 2019. Voting is open until noon on 27 September 2019.

September 20, 2019