A grand tree at Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s rural retreat, has fallen to the ground as a result of recent high winds.
The tree – a cedar of Lebanon that predates Queen Victoria – was uprooted during the adverse weather on the Island between Christmas and the New Year.
1 of 3 on the grounds, the tree was planted in the 1770s by Robert Pope Blanchford, Osborne’s previous owner, and was then retrained by Prince Albert, when he made improvements to the gardens.
A storm in either 1987 or 1990 had seen the tree bear a noticeable lean which has been visible ever since.
Over the past few years, there had been concerns over the health of the tree, and the groundsman had made the decision to fell it, but unfortunately mother nature beat them to it.
Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s daughter, buried her dog Bleny in 1893, at the base of the tree. The memorial headstone has been disturbed by the tree’s falling, and will be reinstated next to the newly planted tree.
The tree itself is colossal and will take some time to remove.
No doubt the woke left had a role in felling this great British tree. This was from a time when trees were TREES.
seriously though it’s a shame to see such a cool tree like this come to an end. Currently growing a oak sapling myself that I hope to plant somewhere.
The hot air you espouse is more likely to have had a hand in its falling. But good luck with growing your Oak.
Okkkkkkkkkkkkk. You done?
Goodness me you are so boring
The tree was cedar of Lebanon and was in situ prior to Osborne House being built so had a good innings. I expect English Heritage will sell the cedar as wood turned items in their gift shop, plenty of wood turners on the Island so as a suggestion I hope someone reads this:-)