My Favourite Trees

The Crowhurst Yew in Surrey - on the north side of the church - 4000 years old (click on certificate to authenticate):

The Tandridge Yew in Surrey - on the west side of the church - over 1000 Years old:

The Yew at Much Marcle Church in Herefordshire - on the south side of the church - around 1000 years old:

The Selbourne Yew in Hampshire (sadly deceased):

For old Yew trees see also Kingley Vale, the largest Yew forest in Europe, 4 miles North West of Chichester in Sussex, England.

Other trees

The Weeping Willow next to the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London - over 100 years old:

See also:

• Meetings with Remarkable Trees - Thomas Pakenham (1996):
• The Tree Register:
• Woodland Trust:
• Ancient Tree Forum:
• Kew Gardens:
• Ancient Trees - Trees that Live for 1000 Years:

Last updated: 15/12/02

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