The Witch's Tree, Heligan

This tree is an ancient Douglas Fir, which has a 'witch's broom' on it's trunk. It is a deformity caused by a disease. In this example the top section of the tree is dead, with the living 'broom' ringing the trunk further down.
Previous (24 of 24)
![]() |
Next (1 of 24)
![]() |