Washbrook - Amor Hall (Suffolk)

Thanks to David for sending this superb photograph. He says, "This magnificent giant redwood is in the park immediately in front of Amor Hall and is believed to have been planted in about 1856 by Elizabeth Cotton. Beyond it is a second tree planted by David Clowes in about 1990." A visit to see these Redwoods was made in 2011 and measurements taken. The large Giant Redwood is magificent, as described by David, and a rather unusual in the fact that the branches seem to be more upward leading than is usually found with this type of tree. In fact the overall look of the tree, as seen in the photograph, almost as though it is a different tree altogether. Compare its overall shape with that of another Giant Redwood fairly nearby in Ipswich where the branches droop downwards, although upon close inspection its true identity is quite obvious. The smaller Giant Redwood behind is in good health and has particularly lush foliage.

Common Names and Latin Name	No.	Latitude and Longitude		OS National Grid	Elevation (above sea-level)	Height	Girth	Date Measured
		WGS84	OSGB36
Giant Redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum	1	N52.03895 E1.08484	N52.03847 W1.08658	TM 11668 42329	72ft (21.95m)	23.7m	4.98m	Aug 2011
	2	N52.03879 E1.08515	N52.03831 W1.08689	TM 11690 42312	69ft (21.04m)	13.8m	2.73m	Aug 2011
Girth was measured at 1.5m from ground.