Cost
The current price to plant a commemorative tree is £400. This price includes the cost of a high-quality cattle proof tree guard to keep your tree protected, and all the subsequent maintenance e.g. weeding, staking, replacement if the tree dies and protection against damage by cattle, deer, rabbits and other animals.
Timings
We only plant trees between October and mid-March, during clement weather. We cannot plant trees when the ground is frozen, as this would damage the tree roots.
It is usually possible to accommodate occasions when the donor may wish to be present for the planting of the tree, at their convenience.
Records and Certificates
We maintain a Record of all commemorative trees at the property office. This consists of wording requested by the donor and a map of the location. We will post a copy of the relevant page and certificate to the donor.
It is the National Trust’s policy not to allow plaques to be fixed on or near the trees. We will however fix a tree tag to the tree guard, with its own unique identification number, so that you can locate the tree in the future.
The giver makes the gift precious
Blickling Estate was a special gift to the nation. By planting a tree here as part of two special restoration projects you can share this incredible legacy and help us ensure these significant landscape features stand the test of time.
Restoring Temple Avenue
Temple Avenue is a double avenue of trees, leading from the Doric Temple in the garden. It was planted in the late 18th century to highlight the extent of the estate and leads towards Blickling Lodge on the edge of Aylsham. Initially it was planted with an external row of beech trees and an internal row of horse chestnut.
The inner avenue needs replanting; climate change has accelerated the impact of plant diseases such as leaf blight and bleeding canker.
We’ve chosen holm oak to replace the chestnuts. Holm oak is an evergreen tree which will provide a striking year-round impact and highlight this special avenue which links the garden to the wider parkland.