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Common hawthorn

Walsall, West Midlands

Recorded by: Michael Glasson

About the tree

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Species:
Common hawthornCrataegus monogyna
Form:
Coppice (high stump)
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
1.58m at a height of 0.10m
Veteran status:
Veteran tree

Location of tree

County:
West Midlands
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP0407498313
Public accessibility:
Private - not visible from public access (permission required to view)
Surroundings:
Hedgerow

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  • Verified by Ian Retson, ATI lead verifier for the Midlands, with the comment: 'From the detailed evidence presented undoubtedly a Veteran tree. There are numerous examples across the UK of Hawthorns of this girth or less classed as Ancient and Veteran'.

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Common hawthorn

Walsall, West Midlands

Recorded by: Michael Glasson

About the tree

Species:
Common hawthorn
Form:
Coppice (high stump)
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
1.58m at a height of 0.10m
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Hollowing trunk, Decaying wood in the crown
Veteran status:
Veteran tree
Tree number:
283118
Local or historic name:
--
Tag number:

Location of tree

County:
West Midlands
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP0407498313
Public accessibility:
Private - not visible from public access (permission required to view)
Surroundings:
Hedgerow
Ancient tree site:
Walsall Arboretum and Country Park
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Moss, Ivy
Fungi:
--
Invertebrates:
Yes
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Michael Glasson
Recording organisation:
--
Last visited:
19/11/2025
First recorded:
17/10/2025