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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Mark BrownNorth of England correspondent

Cuttings from felled Sycamore Gap tree showing signs of growth, says National Trust

The famed sycamore tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrians Wall.
The famed sycamore tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian

Salvaged seeds and cuttings from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are showing positive signs of being able to grow and provide “new descendants”, the National Trust has said.

The world famous tree was cut down from its spot on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland in late September. Police continue to investigate the felling. A man in his 60s and two men in their 30s, who were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, remain on bail.

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