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The Darwin Oak

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Recorded by: Not specified

About the tree

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Species:
Pedunculate oakQuercus robur
Form:
Pollard lapsed
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
7.01m at a height of 1.20m History
Veteran status:
Ancient tree

Location of tree

County:
Shropshire
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SJ4656813734
Public accessibility:
Public - partial access (e.g. next to footpath or road)
Surroundings:
Hedgerow, Field

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  • The Darwin Oak was named in early April 2021. Karen Pearce of Love Selton Rough (Facebook) and Rob McBride the Tree hunter

    Robert McBride 12/04/2021 Report

  • There is presently a hornet's nest in the tree

    Tim Dodwell 08/08/2023 Report

  • The fate of the tree will be decided Tuesday 31st October 2023.

    Robert McBride 29/10/2023 Report

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The Darwin Oak

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Recorded by: Not specified

About the tree

Species:
Pedunculate oak
Form:
Pollard lapsed
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
7.01m at a height of 1.20m History
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Hollowing branches, Decaying wood in the crown, Decaying wood on the ground
Veteran status:
Ancient tree
Tree number:
192920
Local or historic name:
The Darwin Oak

Location of tree

County:
Shropshire
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SJ4656813734
Public accessibility:
Public - partial access (e.g. next to footpath or road)
Surroundings:
Hedgerow, Field
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Ivy
Fungi:
--
Invertebrates:
Yes
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Not specified
Recording organisation:
--
Recorded on:
05/12/2023
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