November 30th, 2015: Sweet Chestnut Tree

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This amazing tree is one of Britain's Eleven Most Legendary Trees

This impressive sweet chestnut is found on the grounds of Kateshill House in Bewdley, Worcestershire. The girth is currently over 10m and growing, with a spread of over a quarter of an acre, with one branch extending over 23m from the tree. It was reputedly planted in the middle of the 16th Century.

The Marcle Yew featured in the article is also pretty impressive, but needs huge googly eyes IMO. This one looks like something out of Pirates of the Caribbean or Harry Potter. I would love a tree like this in my yard, even if there wasn't room for anything else, including my house.....


Picture Credit: The Tree Council