Rather strange question really. Most trees are great when they’re in the right place. So, being in the right place is one of the characteristics of a great tree then? What else makes a great tree? According to Trees for Cities, who are looking for nominations from Londoners of their favourite trees to help them find the Great Trees of London, a great tree is accessible to all, historically significant (remember, yesterday’s history too), situated somewhere special, or of notable physical character.

Do you know a tree like that? If you do, pop on over to the Trees for Cities website and nominate it. Every nomination goes into a prize draw to win a newly planted urban tree dedicated to yourself or a loved one at one of Trees for Cities’ urban greening projects.

While you’re at it, why not plant your own tree, to leave a great tree behind for the next generation. It’ll soak up some of that carbon you’re emitting, and if it’s a fruit tree, it will feed you too.  Plant some vegetables too, to reduce food miles.

Photo credit: markhillary

Posted on August 8th, 2008 by Tracy Stokes