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Pedunculate oak

West Sussex

Recorded by: Owen Johnson

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About the tree

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Species:
Pedunculate oakQuercus robur
Form:
Maiden
Standing or fallen:
Gone
Living status:
Dead
Girth:
8.96m at a height of 1.50m History
Veteran status:
Ancient tree

Location of tree

County:
West Sussex
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SU9650822985
Public accessibility:
Public - restricted access (e.g. National Trust property)
Surroundings:
Parkland, Deer park

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  • Very sadly this fine oak has been destroyed, either by a lightening strike or — quite possibly — by vandalism.

    Stephen D Barber 10/10/2025 Report

  • Newspapers reported that it was destroyed by a lightening strike at the end of September 2024.

    Stephen D Barber 15/10/2025 Report

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Pedunculate oak

West Sussex

Recorded by: Owen Johnson

About the tree

Species:
Pedunculate oak
Form:
Maiden
Standing or fallen:
Gone
Living status:
Dead
Girth:
8.96m at a height of 1.50m History
Condition:
Hollowing trunk, Decaying wood in the crown
Veteran status:
Ancient tree
Tree number:
58573
Local or historic name:
--
Tag number:

Location of tree

County:
West Sussex
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SU9650822985
Public accessibility:
Public - restricted access (e.g. National Trust property)
Surroundings:
Parkland, Deer park
Ancient tree site:
Petworth Park
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

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

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Owen Johnson
Recording organisation:
--
Last visited:
29/05/2026
First recorded:
21/06/2010
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