‘The Beast‘ would probably suffice for this tree (if I recall, it was a Fagus sylvatica), given it is frankly rather massive. Perhaps an old pollard that fluted so much it split into different sections, an old main stem that sent up sprouts that remained after the original stem rotted away, or even massive coppice stool with pollarded stems, it’s certainly on the healthier side of large! A real cracker, and the last image demonstrates exactly how big it really is. You won’t see anything like this gracing an urban street verge, any time soon!



