'England's best tree' felled for HS2 has started miraculously growing back
- 5 months ago
Campaigners have hailed a 'miracle' as 'England's best tree' which was felled to make way for HS2 has started growing back.
The 200-year-old champion pear tree was removed to make way for the controversial rail line in 2020.
It was one of the largest in the UK and was voted the best tree in England in a 2015 poll by the Woodland Trust.
The tree in Cubbington, Warwickshire was dug up for HS2 - despite immense opposition from local residents.
The stump and root ball were moved by contractors and replanted in a field around 100m from its original home.
And now to the delight of the community the pear tree has been sprouting new shoots and leaves.
Video: SWNS
The 200-year-old champion pear tree was removed to make way for the controversial rail line in 2020.
It was one of the largest in the UK and was voted the best tree in England in a 2015 poll by the Woodland Trust.
The tree in Cubbington, Warwickshire was dug up for HS2 - despite immense opposition from local residents.
The stump and root ball were moved by contractors and replanted in a field around 100m from its original home.
And now to the delight of the community the pear tree has been sprouting new shoots and leaves.
Video: SWNS