‘Britain’s tallest magnolia tree’ cut down because of fears it would fall
by Kevin Rawlinson from Environment | The Guardian on (#6JV5V)
Magnificent' tree in Lilliput, Poole, planted more than 50 years ago, became an attraction due to its pink flowers
A magnolia tree believed to be Britain's tallest has been felled after it was found to be in decay.
It was feared the 18-metre (60ft) tree, which attracted visitors to the area when it bloomed, would fall and damage the house in Poole, Dorset in whose garden it stood - or neighbouring properties.
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