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Giant Sequoia +1

Ardingly - Wakehurst Place

Ardingly · Sussex

Wakehurst Place is administered by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and houses the Millenium Seed Bank where they hope to save species from extinction. The building where this work is being done is glass sided and the public can walk along viewing the various stages of seed preparation and progress by the many technicians employed there. The first Redwood that you may encounter in the gardens is a variation called Pendulum. This very peculiar tree looks nothing like a Giant Redwood until it is examined closely, when the bark and the foliage reveal its true origins. This oddity comprises a single stem that leans precariously over to one side, with mane of straggly foliage dangling downwards. Shortly after that (travelling clockwise around the gardens), there are several very young Giant Redwoods and then by the house, several huge and fine examples. One of these is adorned with lights at Christmas and can be seen over two miles away at Balcombe.

Unknown Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia +2

Aston Abbotts - Lines Hill

Aston Abbotts · Buckinghamshire

John bought and restored this 4 acres of land and planted Redwoods and other assorted trees in 2006. He has done a magnificant job of clearing the brush and creating his private and very peaceful haven. His story can be read in more detail on the Tall Tales page . John wrote in December 2010 to say " the frosts and snow are a photographer's paradise - my 'Wild Bit' is looking very photogenic. I've planted a few more native trees including an Elm and a Horse Chestnut hoping their isolation means they might avoid the diseases that plague them. "

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Audley End - Audley House

Audley End · Essex

Among the ten Giant Redwood at Audley House there are two in particular that stand out from the rest. What makes them unusual is that their roots that sprouted upward and have formed numerous individual stems around the original tree. These stunning examples of this rare phenomenon are similar to the ones found at Cambridge University Botanical Gardens and Shalstone Manor . As if this were not enough to make them special, in addition many of their large low branches have attached themselves to the ground and have also sprouted upwards in the form of fresh new trees! Curiously, these "treelets" have a huge profusion of small cones. They are approximately two-thirds the size of a standard full-grown cone and even more are currently in production, as the photograph below shows.

Unknown Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia

Barking - Barking Park

Barking · Essex

This very young specimen was planted in January 2002 by Barking Council to create a future focal point in Barking Park. It looks a little sparse at the moment and is surrounded by a few dead tree stumps, but Giant redwoods are real survivors, so hopefully this one will in time thrive and mature into a wonderful landmark visible for miles. Well done to Barking Council for an excellent choice of specimen tree. On a brief visit in 2010 it was good to see this young tree in good health, having put on weight in foliage. I have noticed that young trees often suffer a bit of a setback for several years when they are first planted. This should give encouragement to anyone who is concerned about their young Giant Redwood saplings. By the way, the "dead tree stumps" in the background were obviously still very much alive after their drastic haircuts in 2005!

Public Medium / likely 2 sources visit-ready
Giant Sequoia +2

Basildon - A127 / A176

Basildon · Essex

These two young Giant Redwood (Wellingtonia, Sequoiadendron giganteum ) were planted on 25 th January 2008 on a hill next to the London-bound A127 Billericay slip road as a landmark on one of the main entrances to Basildon. According to a Tom King in the Evening Echo last November; Basildon's policy is to plant 70 per cent native species to 30 per cent of exotics. Basildon's policy is summed up by councillor Anthony Hedley, cabinet member for leisure and open spaces. He said: "We have chosen some interesting and unusual trees from around the world that residents may not have seen before. " The BBC article from January 2008 mention that these two trees were " specially grown in Italy ". It's a shame they didn't pop down the road to my house and have a couple for free but, as nice as my house is, I guess it is not quite such a glamorous place from which to pick them up! Whatever their origin, it is great to see a council using imagination in their tree selection. Well done Basildon council. Common Names and Latin Name

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +1

Baughurst - Wilderness Lodge

Baughurst · Hampshire

Sue and Graeme's already had an impressive Wellingtonia in their superb woodland garden. It grows by a ditch so must enjoy having its roots in the damp earth for a good proportion of the summer. In August 2015 they took delivery of two new trees to add to their collection, another Giant Redwood ( Sequoiadendron giganteum / Wellingtonia) and a Dawn Redwood ( Metasequoia glyptostroboides ), they can be seen below in their pots prior to planting. It will be great to see how they fare over the coming years, Sue's boundless enthusiam for her garden means they are sure to be well looked after.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Bayford - Bayfordbury Campus

Bayford · Hertfordshire

There are two Giant Redwoods in the grounds near the mansion (now the University of Hertfordshire Bayfordbury campus). Another fine young specimen stands in the field near the Observatory. The Clinton Baker Pinetum is situated nearby, beyond a field and a couple of gates, although visits may only be made with prior appointment. The manor of Bayford was bought in 1757 by William Baker (1705 - 1770), who built the mansion of Bayfordbury in 1758. Hatfield Polytechnic (later The University of Hertfordshire) acquired the house in 1967 and built the Observatory which is regarded as one of the finest teaching observatories in the country.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +1

Bayford - Clinton Baker Pinetum

Bayford · Hertfordshire

The Clinton Baker Pinetum is situated near to the University of Hertfordshire's Bayfordbury campus . Permission should be gained before visiting the Pinetum. It was created in 1837 and contains around 150 species of conifers from all over the world, many are over 100 years old. Among these are nine Giant Redwood (including two young trees), a Dawn Redwood and several Coast Redwood. One of the older Giant Redwoods has suffered the loss of its top probably in a thunder storm, quite a spectacular sight to have witnessed I would imagine. There are a couple of modest sized Coast Redwoods that seem in fine health. There is also a very peculiar structure, it is a small island a few metres across produced by the excavation of several metres depth of soil in a circular fashion. In the centre it looks as thought there were once a couple of fairly large Coast Redwoods that have been removed, and from whose stumps several shoots have since sprouted. It is probable that the original trees were removed so as not to collapse the structure, but it would appear that the new shoots will themselves become a problem in the not too distant future. A large amount of bricks and rubble have been built up against the sides of the structure, in what appears to be an attempt to prevent further collapse. The estate was bought in the 1940's by the John Innes Horticultural Institute (of compost fame), but the current owner is the University of Hertfordshire. Volunteers helped clear the site of fallen trees and brambles after the 1987 gales and continue to restore the pathways and maintain the site.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Beccles- Grove Road

Beccles · Suffolk

Thanks to Duane for another find in Suffolk in a front garden in Grove Road, Beccles. Duane wrote; " The house was named Redwood and as you can see by the photo the trunk makes the camper van look small. Elevation 26 feet N 52.45512 E 1.56894 Estimated height 18-20 meters " I was able to see this tree on a trip to Beccles in 2020 and discovered that Duane's height estimate wasn't that far from my measurement taken using instruments.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia

Bengeo - Redwoods

Bengeo · Hertfordshire

Thanks to all the very friendly locals in Bengeo who were happy to allow measurements and photographs to be taken of their Wellingtonia. There are eight Giant Redwoods in total clustered around the road appropriately named "Redwoods". Six of the trees are in this road, one is in Elton Road, and one is at a house called "Sequoia". The owner of the latter explained that the yew hedge was partly cut away to make an entrance to their house when it was built. Four of the Giant Redwoods in "Redwoods" are contained in just one back garden, they can be found among quite a number of other large trees, all of which form a mini-woodland in a lovely garden setting. A fifth sits in the front garden of this bungalow.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Berkhamsted - High Street

Berkhamsted · Hertfordshire

Four Giant Redwood stand on a strip of land between front gardens and the road near Stoney Close. Three of them are among other trees and shrubs and, as is often the way with trees in this situation, they are sadly rather neglected and have become invested with ivy. The fourth tree on a piece of lawn adjacent to some housing and, unlike the others, has been tended and has become a quite a grand feature.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia

Biddulph - Biddulph Grange Garden

Biddulph · Staffordshire

Thanks to Elaine for the above photographs of Redwoods in Biddulph Grange Garden. Elaine says that there are " a group of 7 Sequoiadendron giganteum in the Pinetum and a further 44 in part of the garden called Wellingtonia Avenue (Long Walk) where they alternate with Cedrus deodara either side of an avenue. There are also 3 Sequoia sempervirens, one of which consists of 3 trunks which have grown from the base of a large one which has been cut down. " Elaine also sent a description of the garden: " The garden is one of Britain�s most exciting and unusual gardens with a series of connected �compartments� designed by James Bateman to display specimens from his world-wide plant collection. There are many unusual features, many of which are unique, including rockwork, a formal Italian terrace, Egyptian Court , tranquil Chinese garden and geological gallery. " The avenue of young Giant Redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum (alternated with Cedar Cedrus deodara ) is the first to be noted in Staffordshire on the Redwood World site. A visit was arranged in May 2010 with Head Gardener Peter Clarke. He had organised a tour with Derek Wheelhouse and gardener Robert Hudson who started to work in the garden in 1978. Derek is a fount of knowledge about the history of Biddulph and kindly sent the very interesting photographs below showing the progression of the Wellingtonias in the avenue at Biddulph. It is quite astonishing how such a tiny seed, no larger than an oat flake, can grow to be an immense tree weighing hundreds of tons.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia

Billericay - Green Burial Ground

Billericay · Essex

Herongate Wood have a Giant and a Dawn Redwood growing among the 25 acre green burial site. Both trees were grown from one of my earliest seed sowings and were donated and planted in 2005. The Giant Redwood has really taken off now (2023) and is growing at an incredible rate. The Dawn Redwood is also doing well now but it has some harsh winds to contend with and, although in good shape, its growing a little slower than the Giant.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Blindley Heath - Langsmead

Blindley Heath · Surrey

There are three fine looking Wellingtonia here in the road named Langsmead. These, and one other in the garden of a house facing the main road, were originally part of the Langsmead estate, the original old house having been demolished in the early 1950's. There was a fifth tree in the group, but this had to be cut down after it was badly damaged by lightning on 16 th May 1983. All that remains now is a huge stump on a front lawn. I would like to thank the owner of the tree for which measurements are shown, for kindly providing these details and for holding one end of my tape measure!

Unknown Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia

Brackley - Brackley Park

Brackley · Northamptonshire

Featuring giant redwood / giant sequoia. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. This idyllic little bit of England boasts three Giant Redwoods. Two were planted in Victorian times but one is a far more recent addition to this little park. At first sight, it could easily be mistaken for some other variety of tree because its shape is so untypical of a very young Wellingtonia. One would normally expect an uncrowded tree like this to have branches all the way to the ground, forming a continuing conical shape. On closer inspection, however, it is obvious that those who look after this park have cut away all the lower branches. Strange as it may seem, it looks as though the other two trees have benefitted from the attention of children; perhaps they were the ones that pulled away the dreaded ivy that afflicts so many less fortunate Giant Redwood trees. Brackley Park can be found along side the High Street. A nice spot for a picnic on a warm summer day.

Public Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia +2

Bradfield Combust - Bradfield Hall

Bradfield Combust · Suffolk

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. There is a fine collection of Giant Redwood trees in Bradfield Combust. They stand in the field that is part of the 26 acre Bradfield Park Campsite which was purchased by the Suffolk County Scout Council in partnership with Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury District Scout Councils in November 2001.

Limited Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Bradwell-on-Sea - Peverells

Bradwell-on-Sea · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Near the entrance to the grounds of Peverells in Down Hall Road, stands a young Giant Redwood. The owners of this property had to work hard to clear the area of brambles and brush at chest height, and have laid the area to lawn. It was good to see that they had also taken steps to remove the ivy that so often spoils an otherwise good tree. Thanks to Peter, the owner of Peverells, for supplying the following history of the house and tree: "Peverells was constructed in 1936 by the Reverend Peverel, who built and owned a lot of properties in Bradwell and retired to the house. It was at this time I believe that the tree would have been planted making it 70yrs old. It was commandeered by the RAF as an officers house (not sure if the reverend was dead at this time) during the war, as was Down Hall and Down Hall Lodge".

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Coast Redwood

Braintree - High Garrett

Braintree · Essex

Featuring coast redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. This tree, on the righthand side of the main road just outside Braintree (on the way to Halstead), demonstrates the classic Coast Redwood trunk. It is straight in profile, very different to the tapering of the Giant Redwood's trunk. To the left of the trunk, notice the shoots sprouting from its base. This is also typical of the Coast Redwood, and very rare in the Giant Redwood. In fact, if a Coast Redwood is cut down completely, it will usually sprout many stems of fresh growth from the stump. A very determined tree indeed!

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Dawn Redwood

Braintree - Marshalls Park

Braintree · Essex

Featuring dawn redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Marshalls Park holds this example of Dawn Redwood ( Metasequoia glyptostroboides ). Curiously though, although it has a typical, well-formed profile from one direction, viewed from the side it appears to be rather lacking in branches. Perhaps there were once other trees nearby. * * * Update - November 2011 * * * On a return visit to re-measure this tree, a closer inspection revealed that it is in fact a Swamp Cypress ( Taxodium distichum ). My excuse (if I need one) for the mistaken identity is that this was one of the first "Dawn Redwoods" to be found by Redwood World before we had become a little more astute at spotting the differences . Those differences do need a close-up look and the things to look for are that Swamp Cypress have leaves that are not alternately opposed, a trunk much less fluted and knarled, and a more overall feathery type appearance that probably accounted for the comment about the lack of branches in 2005.

Public Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Braintree - Police Station

Braintree · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. ...'Ello, 'ello, 'ello, what's this Giant Redwood standing at the front of the Police Station in Blyth's Meadow, near Sainsbury's car park? It divides into two at about two-thirds up the trunk, guess it must be the special branch (sorry - groan!)

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Braintree - Weavers Park

Braintree · Essex

A location in Braintree, Essex, England featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Three Wellingtonia stand in Weaver's Park, across the other side from the skateboard area. There are two large ones, one is on the grassed area and one is just inside the wooded area some forty metres away. In between the two, also on the grass, is a very young Giant Redwood of approximately three or four years old in 2009. Sadly the Giant Redwood in the wooded area is rather infested with tree creeper and ivy, perhaps some kind soul could set to it with a sharp pair of secateurs as I had forgotten mine on my visit.

Public Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia

Brandon Country Park

Brandon · Suffolk

A site featuring Giant Sequoia, Coast Redwood, Dawn Redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Six Giant and five Coast Redwood are to be found in Brandon Country Park. Brandon Park Estate was bought by Edward Bliss in 1820 and he transformed the then heathland into a magnificent parkland. Brandon was a major manufacturer of gunflint and at the end of the Napoleonic wars, many people became unemployed. Bliss employed some of these men to transform the estate and eight million trees were planted in six months. After creating windbreak lines of Scots Pine and European Larch, more unusual trees such as Giant Redwood were planted.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia

Bridgnorth - Stanmore Caravan Park

Bridgnorth · Shropshire

A site featuring Giant Sequoia, Coast Redwood, Dawn Redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Thanks to Jane for sending the above photograph of a Giant Sequoia that she found on a caravan site where she was staying while on holiday in Bridgnorth. Jane says " I thought it was really exciting, I did not know there were any in this country until I saw it - and your website. I did collect some cones and have planted some seeds that I managed to shake out of the cones. They are lovely cones. " Thanks to Jane's discovery, these photographs were taken while taking a detour through Bridgnorth on a sunny day. I discovered that there are in fact five Wellingtonia in all, four can be found near the entrance and the other one actually stands in the camping field with caravans all around. There are more Redwoods standing inside the grounds of Stanmore Hall immediately adjacent to the caravan site. Common Names and Latin Name

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Dawn Redwood +1

Brighton - Withdean Park

Brighton · Sussex

Featuring dawn redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Travelling south on the A23, two miles before Brighton town centre, a rare sight comes into view; a young Wellingtonia. Although it is already quite tall, it must be something in the order of just 30 or so years old - a mere baby by Giant Redwood standards. It stands in Withdean Park, perhaps a little crowded by surrounding trees. This is not too much of a problem at the moment (it just makes photography a little awkward) but in years to come it might spoil the overall shape of the tree as it matures. Nearby is a Dawn Redwood of roughly the same age. The pictures were taken in early March, and being a deciduous conifer the Dawn Redwood has no foliage this time of year. Notice the clean overall conical shape, the incredibly straight, tapering trunk, and the way the branches sweep elegantly upward toward the ends. These are the classic characteristics of the Dawn Redwood, making them relatively easy to recognise from a distance. It may look rather bare at the moment but in a few more months this tree will have its fresh, bright green foliage on display.

Public Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia +2

Briningham - Briningham House

Briningham · Norfolk

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. The field in which this Giant Redwood stands also contained some unusual brown horned sheep. This must be the reason for the iron fence around the tree, it's very pleasing to see people looking after their trees in this way. There is possibly another younger Giant Redwood in the background as well, but shortage of time meant a call on the residents was not possible on this visit.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Brinton - Brinton Hall

Brinton · Norfolk

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Brinton Hall is a 16th century house rebuilt in 1822 and has quite a history attached to it. There are tours on certain dates of the year which includes a snowdrop walk in February. The owners were very helpful and pointed out several other marvellous Redwood trees they had planted on their fields (including a Gold Rush Dawn Redwood), as well a collection of other trees. They also very helpfully told us of several other places to visit in the area that have Redwood trees.

Limited Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Broadclyst - Killerton

Broadclyst · Devon

Featuring giant redwood / giant sequoia and coast redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Thanks to Jim who sent photographs of Giant Redwood trees in the gardens of Killerton. Killerton House is a National Trust property near Exeter. The gardens were created by John Veitch and his son James. The very first Wellingtonia brought from California to the U.K. in the Victorian era, (most probably by William Lobb), is believed to have been planted here in 1858.

Unknown Medium / likely 2 sources
Coast Redwood

Brookmans Park - Gobions Wood

Brookmans Park · Hertfordshire

Featuring coast redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. The woods contain a relatively rare abundance of Coast Redwoods and just two Giant Redwoods, the latter are located either side of a path, perhaps at the start of a grand entrance to the estate in days gone by. The twelve Coast Redwoods are situated either side of the stream. Many fallen trunks littering the woodland floor give the impression that fairly strong winds must whistle through this 42 acre wood. Fallen trees have been left on the ground over many decades, giving Gobions wood a slightly eerie feel of a place that time forgot. It is interesting to note that, aside from where they were undercut by the stream, the Redwoods seem to survive the ferocious winds far better than the other types of tree. Although the Coast Redwoods must enjoy the constant source of nearby water, there are a couple that have fallen where the water line has shifted towards the tree and has eroded the soil beneath them. One looks precariously close to toppling into the stream (September 2009). It is likely that when they were planted they had plenty of room, so it is worth bearing in mind that a stream will meander over the decades or centuries. It is a shame that the large trees are lost but Coast Redwoods do not give up even after losing their trunk, as can be seen in the first photograph. Beside the bridge, a fallen trunk lies, yet sprouting from the remains of the stump there are several new shoots.

Public Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Broomfield - Broomfield Place

Broomfield · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Almost twenty or so Giant Redwoods can be found in a few square miles around Broomfield, north of Chelmsford. There are three of these trees at the Early Years and Childcare Resource Centre, Broomfield Place in Main Road. The first picture was taken on a misty Spring morning and the eerie atmosphere created by the mist enhances the prehistoric feel of these magnificent beasts. The second picture shows the same vista on a late Summer afternoon. The tree in the last picture, although planted a little close to one of the older trees, is a very fine example of a very young Wellingtonia with a classic conical shape.

Unknown Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia

Broomfield - Laurels

Broomfield · Essex

Featuring giant redwood / giant sequoia. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. At the back of the Laurels along Main Road is a young Giant Redwood of around twenty-five to thirty years old. Perhaps it was planted for the Queen's Jubilee in 1977. At the front of the grounds near to the library is another, very sorry looking Wellingtonia that is struggling to compete with the other trees that crowd it on all sides. It leans at almost a fortyfive degree angle and what sparse foliage it has is mostly brown and dying. It appears to be about the same age but has fared much worse than its healthy companion. Perhaps a lesson here in where (and where not) to plant a Giant Redwood.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Broxwood - Broxwood Court

Broxwood · Herefordshire

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. It was well worth the wait for the sun to shine between the showers, in order to capture a few shots of these two Giant Redwood standing either side of the entrance to Broxwood Court. There are also three young Dawn Redwood standing in the field close by, surrounded by large animal-proof fencing.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Bruern - Bruern Abbey

Bruern · Oxfordshire

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. A very pleasing setting along a country lane for such a grand tree. It is a shame that the adjacent pine tree was planted so close, I often see this on my travels. It does them no favours at this size (as specimen trees), but I suspect at the time of planting they seemed a good distance apart. Of course the closeness of the two trees does them no harm other than to detract from their visual appeal, they are after all forest trees and in a native habitat would be growing among a good many more.

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Dawn Redwood

Buckfastleigh - Buckfast Abbey

Buckfastleigh · Devon

Featuring dawn redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Although built to an old style, Buckfast Abbey is actually a 20 th Century construction. The clean, unworn faces of the stone blocks give this fact away. Centrally placed in the courtyard, however, is a Giant Redwood that must have been planted back in Victorian times. Although still a nice specimen, its foliage does look a little on the sparse side and I suspect this may be due to the extent of pathway and compacted lawn surrounding it. Other than this it seems in good health. At the back of the Abbey, in the private quarters, stands a young Dawn Redwood. This is ideally placed, being just a few feet from the river. There is also a set of beehives that have been producing honey for many years, some eleven tons or so in 2007! If you visit Buckfast Abbey be sure to leave your sandwiches at home and sample the delights of their excellent restaurant (The Grange).

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +1

Buckingham - Stowe Landscape Gardens

Buckingham · Buckinghamshire

Featuring giant redwood / giant sequoia and dawn redwood. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. It was clear from the start that a visit to Stowe Gardens would take longer than the hour that had been allocated. One of the two Giant Sequoia here has had its top removed but is growing on regardless and can be found fairly near to the tea room. The other is situated past the house, towards the lakes and although it is in better condition, unfortunately it has an abundance of ivy and tree creeper on its trunk. It was surprising to see a tree being spoiled in this way, in otherwise immaculately kept grounds, but perhaps there hasn't yet been time to remove this blight. A Dawn Redwood stands in the middle of the golf course with a plaque below it that reads: " R.G.G. 1907 - 1972. " Stowe Landscape Gardens are owned by the National Trust and were restored in the 1990's. The 18th century landscape park is full of radial paths that lead to elaborate temples and lakes. These temples are quite extrodinary and rather unexpected. During a walk through the grounds one is confronted by little bits of ancient greek style follies. This adds a good deal of fascination to a walk through a beautiful English landscape.

Public Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Buckingham - The Old Churchyard

Buckingham · Buckinghamshire

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. These two lovely Giant Redwoods can be found in a quiet cemetery on the site of the 13th century Parish church. After the original was demolished in 1776, the present church was erected(built) on Castle Hill.

Public Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia +2

Bures - Cemetery

Bures · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. There are two Giant Redwoods in Bures cemetery. One has been hit by lightning some time ago. Even the wood has split, but its wounds are healing and it looks as though a side branch has taken over as the leader at the top. The large cedar standing beside it was scarred too, perhaps by a falling branch.

Public Medium / likely 2 sources
Giant Sequoia +2

Bury St Edmunds - Nowton Park

Bury St Edmunds · Suffolk

A location in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. The 200 acre park sits on the edge of Bury St Edmunds and was part of the Oakes family estate until 1985. It is now owned by St Edmundsbury Borough Council. The lime tree avenue was planted in 1880 and 2,500 hornbeam trees make up over two miles of hedging at the popular maze. Interestingly the maze can be seen quite clearly on Google Earth, although a section of it is in the shadow of a large tree or two.

Public Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Buttsbury - Little Tyrrells & White Tyrrells Farm

Buttsbury · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. This Wellingtonia is quite a rare find! Most of these trees were planted by wealthy Victorians, in a frenzy of activity a few decades after their discovery in 1852. Since that period, they appear to have been largely forgotten by landscape gardeners, so good examples planted much after this time are hard to find - but this certainly is one. A fine specimen, perhaps around 50 years of age, this has the typical neat, conical shape of a young Wellingtonia which has had room to grow, with full, healthy green branches all the way to the ground. Definitely one to be seen by anyone who is trying to decide what tree to plant in that odd, empty corner of the homestead!

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Cambridge - Dursley Road

Cambridge · Gloucestershire

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. This Giant Redwood stands near Cambridge Mill House and has an unusual root configuration on one side. The green Wolsley seems a fitting companion for the tree, although despite its classic era the car still cannot compete with this Victorian-planted tree for age!

Unknown Medium / likely 1 source
Giant Sequoia +2

Castle Hedingham - Hedingham Castle

Castle Hedingham · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Seven Giant Redwoods can be found in the grounds of the castle, including two superb young saplings. Close to the pair of Giant Redwood near the car parking area, the curiousity shown in the lower photograph can be found. This appears to be the stump of a Giant Redwood that was cut down many years ago, with a few metres of its trunk laying close by. Growing from both of these are clusters of what looks like Silver Birch trees, their roots cascading over the remains in an eerie fashion. The high level of tanin in Wellingtonia wood means that decay takes a very long time. This probably contributes to the live trees very long life span. The Norman Keep was built around 1140 for Aubrey de Vere II and it is also worth visiting! Events at the castle grounds range from snowdrop walks in February to medieval events and classic car rallies, further details can be found on the Castle Hedingham website .

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Chelmsford - Bell Meadow and Central Park

Chelmsford · Essex

A location in Chelmsford, Essex, England featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. The Giant Redwood situated beside the River Can in the middle of the town is leaning at quite an angle but those who know the steadfast nature of Sequoias will not be alarmed. In fact the top is starting to resume its vertical growth. Central Park was previously called Chelmsford Recreation Ground. A lovely walk by the river can be enjoyed through to Admiral's Park but beware of speeding, tumbling cyclists who try to blame you for dangerously walking on the path!

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Chelmsford - Cemetery

Chelmsford · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Thanks to Paul for this photograph of the Giant Redwood in Chelmsford cemetery. It is interesting to comparing this picture to the photograph taken in August 2009. Paul also provided us with a girth measurement, measuring at 1.5 metres above ground; Survey date: 08/02/2022 - 5mtr 52cm

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Chelmsford - Homefield Close/Scotts Walk

Chelmsford · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Once again it is good to see another Giant Redwood in a residential street. It is interesting to note how one would never dream of planting such a tree so close to houses, and yet some builders are happy to construct new homes within just a few yards of an existing Giant Redwood.

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Chelmsford Museum - Oaklands Park

Chelmsford · Essex

A location in Chelmsford, Essex, England featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Hidden behind the Chelmsford Museum in Oaklands Park (if it is possible to hide them!) are three Giant Redwoods. We first visited in 2004 and found three trees (one around twenty years old) near to the children's play area. On another visit in 2018 we found a new young specimen with a good stout guard had been planted on the front lawn fairly near to the entrance of the park.

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Chichester - Bishops Palace Gardens

Chichester · Sussex

Featuring giant redwood / giant sequoia. Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. Not only does Bishops Palace Gardens have a fine example of Giant Redwood, it also has a superb Dawn Redwood tree ( Metasequoia glyptostroboides ), the trunk of which shows the classic shape of its type with twisted and fluted form in surprising contrast to its delicate and neatly shaped foliage. The garden is located in the heart of Chichester in Canon Lane off South Street and has a lovely view of the nearby cathedral, as can be seen in the background in the pictures of the Giant Redwood. A great place to enjoy your cucumber sandwiches and lashings of ginger beer on a sunny day!

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Chichester - Rew Lane

Chichester · Sussex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. This fine collection of six Giant Redwood trees line the verge of Rew Lane. They are well tended by local residents, who have done a great job of keeping the dreaded ivy at bay. They have also planted colourful flower beds around three of the trees that sit in front of one of the bungalows. The area was noted as having a Roman entrenchment nearby and also as a defence line for General Hackett during the English civil war. * * * Update - August / October 2022 * * * We heard from a concerned resident in August 2022 that a couple of these trees were the subject of an application to be felled. Fortunately many residents and organisations objected and the application was withdrawn in October 2022.

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Chignal Smealy - St. Nicholas' Church

Chignal Smealy · Essex

Featuring giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Verified occurrence recorded by Redwood World. The first photograph was a late afternoon shot on a dull winter's day of the Wellingtonia in St. Nicholas' Church in January 2007. The second photograph was taken on another rather overcast day fourteen years later in March 2021 They are at slightly different angles but the Giant Redwood has unmistakenly grown a good bit in height.

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