This Is one
of a group of chestnuts which are some of the oldest trees in Kew Gardens,
planted in the early 18th century. The tree was introduced to this country
by the Romans. It provides nutricious nuts & astringent
anti-bacterial leaves. The tree essence is recommended for anguish &
despair. The ancient greeks revered the tree & dedicated it to Zeus. |
The Lucombe
Oak has a unique history. It was discovered by William Lucombe, an Exeter
nursery man who noticed that one of his Turkey Oak seedlings was very
vigorous. It grew under a Cork Oak, & turned out to be a natural
hybrid of the two trees. this is one of the original trees propagated from
that seedling. It is semi-deciduous, only dropping its leaves when new
growth starts in spring. |