Veteran Prunus avium

[jacquemontii]

Found this interesting veteran Prunus avium in the local deer park.  Surviving with one branch and possibly some natural layering occurring.

[Steve Bullman]

That’s a fantastic looking tree, no close ups?

[Mick Dempsey]

Is it possible that that's a big oak stump or the like and the avium grew out of the stump then fell over?

 

 It does look like Avuim bark mind, amazing size.

Edited October 8, 2017 by Mick Dempsey

[jacquemontii]

I know the kind of thing you mean Mick, but in this instance I think its the real deal.  The tree is in Studley Royal deer park, just been doing a bit of research and it was apparently one of the largest cherry trees in UK until the crown collapsed a few years ago!  Surprising as I've always considered cherry to be a relatively short lived species...couple of other photos here

[Mick Dempsey]

Ok, doubt allayed, thanks.

 

 

[David Humphries]

Cool tree

 

[Steve Bullman]

Contender for the remarkable trees thread I believe