Two Tall Trees
The Two Tall Trees is a pair of Deodar Cedar Trees located in South osterley, United Kingdom.[1] They are known for being extremely grand, around 20 meters,they are estimated to be between 150 and 200 years old.
- The two distinct specimens have grown in such close proximity that their mature crowns have merged into a singular, continuous ecological canopy.
- The tree on the right side displays a prominent example of a low-bole split fork forming two massive, co-dominant leaders that rise vertically in a symmetrical "V" shape.
Appearance[2]
The Two Tall Trees are known for being historic, they watch over many different known places including St Mary's Church, Osterley The most striking feature of these trees is their distinct tabuliform (table-like) growth habit. The branches grow in heavy, horizontal planes, creating flat, tiered platforms of foliage that stack up like wide plates or clouds.[3]
- Large, massive primary branches emerge low on the main trunks and spread out wide horizontally. The smaller, secondary branchlets spray outwards in dense, flat fans, giving the canopy a massive yet open and architectural appearance.[4]
- The canopy exhibits a rich, deep forest green with lighter, brighter lime-green highlights on the tips of the outer branchlets, indicating fresh growth. Deep, shaded pockets of dark green and black cast shadows within the layered interior of the branches, giving the trees remarkable visual depth.
- Needle Characteristics: While individual needles are too fine to see, the foliage gathers in dense, tufted clusters along the twigs. This creates a soft, textured, moss-like appearance from a distance rather than a sharp, prickly pine look.
- Two dark, vertical, substantial trunks are visible, heavily shrouded by lower-hanging boughs. The trunks appear thick, sturdy, and covered in rough, dark grayish-brown bark.[5]
- The tree on the left features a denser, more unified crown structure with heavily overlapped tiers.
- The tree on the right clearly showcases a powerful V-shaped fork where the main trunk splits into two massive upright leaders, creating a broad, slightly split flat-topped crown.
- The trees are subject to statutory protection via Section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, due to their location within the designated boundaries of the Spring Grove Conservation Area.[6]
- Needle Characteristics: While individual needles are too fine to see, the foliage gathers in dense, tufted clusters along the twigs. This creates a soft, textured, moss-like appearance from a distance rather than a sharp, prickly pine look.
References
- ↑ "In the Shadow of Joseph Banks". londongardenstrust.org. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Hounslow, London Borough of. "Conservation area appraisals and maps". London Borough of Hounslow. London Borough of Hounslow. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Trees and Shrubs Online". www.treesandshrubsonline.org. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Trust, Woodland. "The Woodland Trust". Woodland Trust. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Recording the Wildlife of Leicestershire and Rutland | NatureSpot". www.naturespot.org. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Spring Grove Residents' Association, Isleworth, UK". sgra-isleworth.org. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
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