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The Big Tree of Orkney

Orkney Islands

Recorded by: Not specified

  • Heritage Tree

  • Trees of National Special Interest (TNSI)

  • Tree of the Year – Winner

    Scotland, 2017

About the tree

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Species:
Common sycamoreAcer pseudoplatanus
Form:
Maiden
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
1.82m at a height of 1.50m
Veteran status:
Veteran tree

Location of tree

County:
Orkney Islands
Country:
Scotland
Grid reference:
HY44951099
Public accessibility:
Public - open access
Surroundings:
Urban Tree

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The Big Tree of Orkney

Orkney Islands

Recorded by: Not specified

About the tree

Species:
Common sycamore
Form:
Maiden
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
1.82m at a height of 1.50m
Condition:
Hollowing trunk, Decaying wood in the crown
Veteran status:
Veteran tree
Tree number:
11121
Local or historic name:
The Big Tree of Orkney

Location of tree

County:
Orkney Islands
Country:
Scotland
Grid reference:
HY44951099
Public accessibility:
Public - open access
Surroundings:
Urban Tree
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
--
Fungi:
--
Invertebrates:
--
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Not specified
Recording organisation:
--
Last visited:
30/07/2008
First recorded:
30/07/2008
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