| Survey data | |
|---|---|
| Surveyed by: Steve Heath | Surveyed on: 30th July 2012 |
| Number of trees: 1 | |
| Girth: 3.2m (measured at 1.5m) | |
| Tree form: Maiden | |
| Dead or alive: Alive | |
| Standing/fallen: Leaning | |
| Access: Private - not visible from public access (permission required to view) | |
This tree's story
This ancient Hawthorn tree can be found c200m from the eastern side of the large yew hedge that surrounds the house. The trunk has deep fissues and decay, One part of the trunk has split away from the main stem, Although the oldest part of the tree has decay there is much new growth in evidence. Two large branches approximately 2m up the main stem lean to the left of the tree when looking at it towards house. The girth of the main stem is 2.1m, When measured with the part of the stem that has split away, the total girth is 3.2m. the tree leans toward house, It has buttress, visible, roots.
Growing on the tree
- Nothing
Additional comments
I first saw this tree in April 2012 when on my Heritage Tree surveying workshop. At that time, Jon Stokes who led the workshop and is a renown tree expert in the UK, said that it must be one of the oldest Hawthorns he had ever seen. I have included a photo taken at the time with the people from the workshop.