UK's tallest living Christmas tree shines in West Sussex ahead of the holidays

Mary-Kate Findon

9 November 2022 at 1:46 pm·1-min read

The UK’s tallest living Christmas tree is shining and ready for the festive season in West Sussex.

This video shows the 37-metre giant sequoia in all of its glory as it beams in Wakehurst botanical gardens.

Visitors to Kew Gardens’ Wakehurst can marvel at the sight of 1,800 energy-saving bulbs adorning the giant tree, which was planted at the site in 1890.

While it has been growing there ever since, the tree has only been decorated as a Christmas feature just over 20 years ago.

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