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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tara Cobham

Why this rare tree in London is now protected under law

A “beloved” rare tree growing on a street in London has now been granted extra protections under the law.

The grapefruit tree growing on Queenstown Road in Battersea has been issued with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), the local council announced on Thursday.

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