An iconic 200-year-old tree next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, known as the Sycamore Gap tree, was chopped down illegally in September 2020. The National Trust propagated small seedlings and buds from the tree at its conservation centre in Devon, resulting in over 100 seedlings and 40 cuttings. This collection of seedlings was later gifted to King Charles, who is the patron of the charity.
After the sapling matures, it will be transplanted to Windsor Great Park. The Royal Family has high hopes for the wind in the park, expecting the seeds to spread widely. Horticulturists will be in charge of nurturing the first seedling until it is fully grown.
The National Trust is thrilled that King Charles will have the first sapling grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree. It will be the first of many saplings planted in various locations, both in Northumberland and beyond, ensuring that the story of the Sycamore Gap lives on.
The first sighting of the seedling took place during the 2021 Chelsea Flower Show when it was presented by actress Dame Judi Dench in the Octavia Hill garden. The National Trust offered the sapling to the king on Celebration Day, 27 May, which is a national day dedicated to remembering and celebrating people who have passed away.
Nature has the power to bring hope, joy, and respite, and the new green shoots of the Sycamore Gap saplings serve as a reminder. The seedling gifted to King Charles will be seen by thousands each year and forever hold a place in the history of iconic and beloved trees in the UK
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