Northamptonshire
Cottesbrooke Hall
Cottesebrooke Hall is a gorgeous Grade I listed Queen Anne country house built between 1702 and 1713. It serves as the centrepiece of a historic estate known for its award-winning gardens and parkland. The hall remains a private family home while opening to visitors seasonally. It contains a number of veteran oaks one or two of which might be classed as ancient.
Lullingstone Park
The Pollard Oak
Species: Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak)
Estimated Age (in 2025): 315 years old.
Form: maiden.
Girth at 1.5m: 5.15m (measured in October 2022)
Estimated Year of Birth: 1710.
Reigning Monarch at the time: Queen Anne.
Story: the steward of this wonderful estate suggested we name this sturdy veteran hedgerow tree after our founder Benedict! Hence it is known as The Pollard Oak. It is not quite as old as some of our parent trees, but is a fine addition nonetheless.
Approximate sizes available (get in touch for prices):
25-75cm tall, 2 Litre pots (16 available).
Oakling ages: 3-year-olds (seed gathered in 2022).
ID code: BP 1765.
Lullingstone Park
The Surprise
Species: Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak)
Estimated Age (in 2025): 379 years old.
Form: maiden.
Girth at 1.5m: 5.72m (measured in October 2022)
Estimated Year of Birth: 1646.
Reigning Monarch at the time: Charles I.
Story: from a distance it feels like an optical illusion, and that this oak is not of a particularly large stature, but as one draws near, it's impressive stature becomes more and more obvious. It is quite a grand and sturdy being.
Approximate sizes available (get in touch for prices):
25-75cm tall, 2 Litre pots (19 available).
50-100cm tall, 4L (1 available).
Oakling ages: 3-year-olds (seed gathered in 2022).
ID code: BP 1768.