Located on the grounds of a large famouns English country house is a large Monkey Puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana). The estate, located in Derbyshire, is called Chatsworth House and is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. One of this house´s many claims to fame is that it was used as “Pemberley” in the 2005 film version of Jane Austen´s Pride and Prejudice. This Monkey tree can be found along a path just east of the maze and west of Morton pond. Use the map as at this link to find this great tree.
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Monkey Puzzle tree at Chatsworth House
Ancient yew - St. Mary & St. Peter, Wilmington
Have you ever noticed that there seems to be a connection between old Yew trees and churches in England? Well, here is another example of an old Yew tree in the church yard of St. Mary & St. Peter´s in Wilmington. The tree is estimated to be over 1,600 years old, which means that it predates the church by a good many years.
Old oak tree at Rufford Hall
This old oak tree in it full autumn colors is located at Rufford Hall in Nottinghamshire. It is an English Oak (also called Pedunculate Oak) which is the species Quercus robur.
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