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A Kent council has taken the "difficult" decision to cut down three mature lime trees in a public park on safety grounds. Canterbury City Council said a fungus has caused the trees in Dane John ...

A Kent council has taken the "difficult" decision to cut down three mature lime trees in a public park on safety grounds. Canterbury City Council said a fungus has caused the trees in Dane John ...

The famous 90ft lime tree at Kent County Cricket Club's Canterbury ground has been stumped after more than 150 years of being battered by balls. It fell at the weekend to a combination of heart ...

The ancient lime tree brought low by fungus and a gale The famous 90ft lime tree at Kent County Cricket Club's Canterbury ground has been stumped after more than 150 years of being battered by balls.

Canterbury City Council has announced that three lime trees in Dane John Gardens are to be felled. This is due to them suffering from a fungus called Ganoderma, which has extensively rotted the wood.

New pests and diseases will cut UK tree growth Date: April 28, 2025 Source: University of Exeter Summary: The arrival of new plant pests and diseases is likely to severely damage UK trees and ...

More information: Impact of Phytophthora disease on the growth, physiology and ecosystem services of Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) street trees, Plant-Environment Interactions (2025).DOI: 10.1002 ...