4 Interesting facts about giant redwood trees in the UK

  1. It was the Victorians who initially brought redwood trees to the UK, and they were widely revered as a botanical status symbol, with the wealthiest people proudly growing them in their estates.
  2. Giant redwoods can currently be found in many UK-based stately homes, churchyards, and parks.
  3. Giant redwood trees are not only known for their size and the red bark, but also for the way that their shallow roots intertwine with other tree species.
  4. Redwoods are excellent at storing carbon, and as such can play a role in climate change. They are also fire-resistant.

Forestry England has created a handy map of redwood locations in the UK, so you can head out and see the trees yourself. Whilst their map shows locations with all different varieties (and sizes) of redwoods, their top 10 places to see giant redwood trees are:

  1. Hamsterley Forest, County Durham
  2. Benmore Botanic Garden, Argyllshire
  3. Havering Country Park, Essex
  4. Wakehurst, West Sussex
  5. Stapleford Woods, Lincolnshire
  6. Lynford Hall, Norfolk
  7. Blackwater Arboretum, New Forest
  8. Ashton Hill, Bristol
  9. Bedgebury Pinetum, Kent
  10. Orelstone Forest, Kent

About the author

Dave Green

With a deep-rooted passion for nature and a decade-long journey nurturing redwood trees, Dave stands as a dedicated steward of these majestic giants. Over the past ten years, Dave has meticulously cultivated redwood trees, witnessing their growth from mere saplings to towering sentinels of the natural world. As a UK-based enthusiast, Dave has developed a profound understanding of the intricacies of redwood tree care, adaptation to local climates, and their unique appeal in British landscapes. Through Dave's expert insights and hands-on experience, readers are invited to explore the enchanting world of redwood trees and discover the wonders that these living monuments bring to our surroundings.