Shagbark Hickory, Greenwich Park
Shagbark Hickory, Greenwich Park
Carya ovarta
Notes of Interest
An unusual tree, easily noticeable by its rough, shaggy bark. Forming a wonderful focal point as the path splits. This is one of the largest Shagbark Hickory specimens in the country.
Travel
Greenwich DLR; bus routes 89, 122, 161, 178, 386.
Walking Directions
From Greenwich DLR follow the signs for the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park. At the Observatory head south down Blackheath Avenue (the long straight road that cuts through the park). Enter the Greenwich Royal Park Flower Garden by a gate just before a cottage on the left and follow the path along until it splits into two. Stand on the path facing between the two branching paths and the tree is directly in front of you – in front of a stand of Holly trees.
Time taken to get there
30 – 40 minutes by foot from Greenwich DLR.
Landmarks
The nearest landmark is Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park. Unfortunately the plaque is currently not in place.
Accessibility
Good. In a public park with access to the public all year round.
Actual Geographic Location