Glasgow City Council reports that the historic Darnley Sycamore, damaged by Storm Éowyn, is in better health than expected. With careful management, officials hope the nearly 500-year-old tree will survive for decades. Hardwood cuttings have been taken to create clones for replanting.
Glasgow City Council has said it is hopeful the historic Darnley Sycamore 'will be with us for decades to come'.
We previously reported how historians had been hopeful the tree could be saved, but were left holding their breath for an official inspection by the council's tree doctors. The authority has now said the tree is in 'better health than expected'. A spokesperson for the council said: "The Darnley Sycamore has been inspected by our tree specialist following last week’s devastating storm damage. The tree is in better health than expected. With careful management over the next 3-4 years we are hopeful it will be with us for decades to come
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