A notable giant sequoia stands in the grounds of The Old Rectory at North Elmham. The current evidence supports this as a private residential setting rather than a public redwood site.
Visit information
- Access
- Restricted access
- Last verified
- 12 Apr 2026 · 1 source
- Access note
- Private residential property. Any viewing should be from public rights of way only and with respect for residents.
- Official site
- redwoodworld.co.uk/picturepages/northelmham.htm
Redwood species here
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in parts of their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Present. Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume
About this place
About North Elmham - The Old Rectory
North Elmham - The Old Rectory refers to a private residential property in North Elmham, Norfolk, where a notable giant sequoia is recorded.
Species Present
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
The current evidence supports a giant sequoia at this location.
Access
This is not a public garden or arboretum. The tree should be treated as part of a private residential setting and viewed only from public rights of way.
Updated using current Redwood Finder source review and public address context.
Research notes
Web-backed/editorial revision applied on 2026-04-12 to remove unsupported extra species and align the record with a private Old Rectory setting.
Sources
- The Old Rectory, County School, North Elmham, NR20 5LEwebsitedoogal.co.uk