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The arboretum lies to the east of the main drive and contains a wide range of deciduous trees, including Oliver’s Lime (Tilia oliveri), Hungarian Oak (Quercus frainetto), Indian Horse Chestnut (Aesculus indica), the Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), the Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica), and the Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea).
The above mentioned trees were all planted during the time of the 1st Lord Fairhaven, whereas others, including the large Horse Chestnuts near to the light pillars along the drive, the large Lime trees and possibly the Sycamore to the east of the drive are thought to have been planted in the 19th century.
The previous incumbent, the Rev. Hailstone, planted several trees in a parkland setting within the grounds and he or his brother, known to have been a botanist, may well have planted these larger trees.
The combination of close cut lawns planted with a collection of trees was the culmination of two passions of the 1st Lord Fairhaven, the trees were chosen for their speed of growth and varieties with similar growth rates planted together.
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