The True Tree of London

The London plane and the hornbeam can both claim to be the 'tree of London': Hornbeam dominating the pre-industrial landscape of Greater London while the newcomer - the London plane - a tree synonymous with London has tried to usurp the title over the last 200 years!

We are joined by author and Urban Tree Festival steering group member Paul Wood who will be championing the London plane as the true tree of London and Mathew Frith, conservation director of the London Wildlife Trust who will be championing the hornbeam.

The winner will be decided by public vote at the end of the discussion