Grapefruit tree planted on London street given protected status
Summary
A grapefruit tree on Queenstown Road in Battersea, London, has received a Tree Preservation Order, meaning it cannot be cut down without permission. The tree was originally brought from Grenada by a local resident in the 1980s and has become a local landmark. The order was granted after residents expressed concern about the tree's potential removal.Key Facts
- The grapefruit tree is located on Queenstown Road in Battersea, London.
- It is one of the few grapefruit trees in the UK growing outside of Kew Gardens.
- A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) was issued to protect the tree from being removed.
- The tree was brought to England from Grenada as a sapling in the 1980s by Marline Anderson.
- Marline Anderson, who passed away in June, was a resident of the street where the tree is located.
- A plaque was placed on the tree to remember Marline Anderson and explain its history.
- Grapefruit trees are uncommon in the UK due to the climate, and the Royal Horticultural Society says they typically do not thrive outdoors during UK winters.
- The tree is regarded as a community landmark, and the preservation order fulfills the wishes of local residents.
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