The poor thing! It looks as if someone pollarded it (perhaps preparatory to removing it in entirety.from the road) was stopped by sentimental villagers, or gave it up as a bad job. The tough old tree showing true grit, sent forth new growth from one branch and lives yet! Indomitable Tree might be a better name!
The poor thing! It looks as if someone pollarded it (perhaps preparatory to removing it in entirety.from the road) was stopped by sentimental villagers, or gave it up as a bad job. The tough old tree showing true grit, sent forth new growth from one branch and lives yet! Indomitable Tree might be a better name!