Horton and Garton: Ravenscourt Park - Follow The Tree Trail...

Caucasian Wingnut
Pterocarya Fraxinifolia

Created by the Friends of Ravenscourt Park and sponsored by Horton and Garton, the Tree Trail reveals 25 of the park’s distinctive specimens in all their glory

‘I’ve lived near Ravenscourt Park for almost 25 years and it’s a space I hold very dear,’ smiles John Horton, founder of Horton and Garton estate agents. ‘It’s where my boys learned to play football and I’m lucky enough to walk through it almost every day; I always marvel at the variety of trees and how they change through the seasons. The Park is such a wonderful asset for us all.’

Ravenscourt Park’s 33 acres is home to over 600 documented trees: some old, some new; some rare, some exotic and some overlooked. Founded a decade ago, the Friends group has been at the forefront of efforts to protect the Park as a green lung for future generations. It has now devised an easy-to-follow Tree Trail to help identify and appreciate 25 of the most magnificent specimens, among them Tasmanian Cider Gums, a Yellow Buckeye from the Appalachian mountains, a Mexican Pine, a North American Red Oak, a huge Tree of Heaven from China, ancient limes and chestnuts and a 100-year-old avenue of wild cherry trees.

Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria Paniculata

‘Horton and Garton has a well-deserved reputation for its community spirit, so we were delighted when John generously offered to sponsor the Tree Trail,’ said Annabelle May, Chair of the Friends. ‘We hope that it will prove to be a year-round resource for local schools as well as fun for families and other visitors to follow.’ The Trail starts from the Sir William Bull Memorial Gates on King Street (it goes past all the 10 entry points so you can start at any one) and photographs, descriptions and information about the origins, characteristics and use of each tree can be downloaded.

‘I have been helping people to move into the area since 1995 and, then as now, I’m regularly told that Ravenscourt Park is a major draw,’ adds John. ‘It’s vital that wecontinue to support the Friends group and the essential role that it plays in preserving this historic open space for the local community.’

You can download the tree trail here:
https://tinyurl.com/y48x2cge

For more information about the Friends group, visit:
http://www.friendsofravenscourtpark.org.uk/

‘I would also like to take this opportunity to say some big thank yous: firstly, to our new and loyal existing clients for their business throughout such a challenging year; secondly, to my formidable and highly successful colleagues who have adapted so quickly to a new working environment and, finally, a special mention to Annabel Moeller, a superb local photographer with whom we’ve collaborated on several projects, including the Tree Trail.
Visit:
http://www.annabel.photography/

‘As the market leaders in sales and rentals across Hammersmith, Chiswick and Shepherd’s Bush, the Horton and Garton team is ideally positioned to advise you about the current state of the property market on your street and help you achieve the best price.

’So, whether you are buying or selling, letting or renting or would just like to know more about the latest trends, do get in touch. We look forward to meeting you.’

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Horton and Garton – Hammersmith
172 King Street
Hammersmith W6 0QU
Sales: 02088190510
Lettings: 02088190511
office@hortonandgarton.co.uk
https://www.hortonandgarton.co.uk