Dawyck Silver Fir, Royal Botanic Gardens, Dawyck, Peeblesshire

• Species: European
• Silver Fir (Abies alba)
• Height: 35m in 2001
• Diameter: 172cm at 1.5m
• Age: 325 years
• Grid Ref: NT 171 351 (approx.)

Info

This Silver Fir, located at the east side of the gardens, is one of the oldest of its kind surviving in Britain. It was planted in Dawyck in 1680, having been introduced to Britain from the mountains of Europe. Since then the species has become less favoured for planting, pushed out by the 19th century introductions of tree species from North America.

Access

These three trees can be seen in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Dawyck. The garden hosts a fine collection of trees with a history of over 300 years of planting. The gardens open at 10am from 1st February to 30th November with closing times varying with the seasons. Admission charges are £3.50 per adult, £1 per child and £8 for a family. For further information visit http://www.rbge.org.uk/. When the gardens are closed it may be possible to arrange access by contacting the office.