The Capon Tree, Hundalee, Jedburgh

• Species: Oak (Quercus petraea)
• Height: 17m
• Diameter: 295cm
• Age: 400 years
• Grid Ref: NT 650 188

Info

The Capon Tree is one of the last oak trees remaining from the once extensive Jed Forest. It is said that the Capuchin Order of monks used the tree as a shelter on their way to Jedburgh Abbey, this being where its name 'Capon' originated from. Now very old, the oak's trunk has split in two and the branches are propped up with wooden struts.

Access

You can visit the Capon Tree from Jedburgh. There is a large car park at the south side of the town, on the right hand side if you are approaching from the north. From here walk south on the pavement along the A68. About 1.5 km along (just after the white bridge) the Capon Tree is on the right hand side.