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Head of the arboretum, Tony Kirkham (as seen on the BBC series “A Year at Kew”) will tell you the story of some of Kew's favourite trees.

 

 

Talking Trees

‘Talking Trees’ is a trial project bringing Kew’s experience and knowledge to your mobile phone.

Simply go to any of the Talking Trees identified on the map and dial the number shown. Head of the arboretum, Tony Kirkham (as seen on the BBC series “A Year at Kew”) will tell you the story of some of Kew's favourite trees.

Calls to ‘Talking Trees’ are approximately three minutes in length. Call costs depend on you service provider, but should be approx. 10p per minute.

Featured trees

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Chestnut-leaved oak, Quercus castaneifolia

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Monkey puzzle, Araucaria araucana

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Wollemi pine, Wollemia nobilis

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Pinus pinea (stone pine)

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Maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba

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Japanese pagoda tree, Sophora japonica

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