October 11th, 2015: Monkey Puzzle Tree

[glatt]

I love how it's a thing in England to have exotic plants. I was amazed, when walking through Ascot, to see rows of Redwoods lining some streets.

[Carruthers]

Originally Posted by glatt

I love how it's a thing in England to have exotic plants. I was amazed, when walking through Ascot, to see rows of Redwoods lining some streets.

Many exotic species, both flora and fauna, were brought to the country by wealthy 19th Century landowners.

There's a Redwood at Weston Turville just opposite a former lodge house to Alfred Rothschild's estate at Halton Park:



Street View

Lionel Walter Rothschild (Tring)