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Holly

Birmingham, West Midlands

Recorded by: Michael Glasson

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Species:
HollyIlex aquifolium
Form:
Coppice
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
7.17m at a height of 0.15m
Veteran status:
Veteran tree

Location of tree

County:
West Midlands
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP1033696125
Public accessibility:
Public - open access (e.g. public park)
Surroundings:
Bridlepath / footpath, Public or open space, Nature Reserve, SSSI/NNR/SAC, Mediaeval deer park, Ancient wood pasture

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  • The late Oliver Rackham commented on the strange absence of ancient holly coppice stools in the woods of Sutton Park, given the abundance of holly locally. This is a contender.

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Holly

Birmingham, West Midlands

Recorded by: Michael Glasson

About the tree

Species:
Holly
Form:
Coppice
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
7.17m at a height of 0.15m
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Decaying wood in the crown, Decaying wood in the crown <10%
Veteran status:
Veteran tree
Tree number:
268643
Local or historic name:
--

Location of tree

County:
West Midlands
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP1033696125
Public accessibility:
Public - open access (e.g. public park)
Surroundings:
Bridlepath / footpath, Public or open space, Nature Reserve, SSSI/NNR/SAC, Mediaeval deer park, Ancient wood pasture
Ancient tree site:
Sutton Park
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Moss
Fungi:
--
Invertebrates:
Yes
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Michael Glasson
Recording organisation:
--
Last visited:
25/11/2024
First recorded:
18/11/2024