What famous tree was cut down?
What famous tree was cut down? Police have made two arrests in the felling of the historic tree. Workers are beginning the process of removing the famous Sycamore Gap tree trunk and crown from Hadrian's Wall, which was felled in late September in a shocking act of vandalism in northern England.
Why are sycamore trees so messy?
Sycamore needs a lot of space. An open grown tree can have a canopy spread of over 100 feet, even wider than it is tall. Although very handsome when fully grown and wide-spreading, sycamore is considered messy and high maintenance. It consistently drops branches, leaves, and fruit clusters.
How old was the tree at Sycamore Gap?
The tree was believed to be about 300 years old and stood beside Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The landmark was known to many walkers, especially those hiking the 84-mile (135km) Hadrian's Wall Path.