Trees That Defied History | Leicester News

Eight ancient, battle-scarred trees across the UK are vying for Tree of the Year—each a living testament to survival, from an oak hit by a WWII bomber to a 4,000-year-old yew pierced by a Civil War cannonball. These resilient giants, some clinging to cliffs or church towers, have weathered disease, war, and time. The public gets to pick two wildcards, and the winner, announced in October, will represent the UK in Europe’s Tree of the Year contest. Vote now—before the deadline—and celebrate the silent heroes of our forests. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7da0f22bc696594