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Kew 3 – Arboretum – The Ancient and the Beautiful

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Karen Blaylock
Stone or Umbrella Pine (Pinus pinea) (1846 - Southern Europe) This specimen spent too long in a pot, hence its misshapen appearance and black metal props. It is, however, one of Kew’s most iconic trees. Stone pines typically have tall straight trunks with an ‘umbrella’ of foliage on top.

The first time I remember an individual tree exerting a powerful effect on me was when I moved to a large shared Georgian house on the outskirts of Bath. Of course, trees provide us with shade, relaxation and aesthetic pleasure, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardens Archive, UK | Tagged Arboretum Gardens in the South East, Botanical Gardens, London Gardens, West London Gardens

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