Cubbington pear tree threatened by HS2 has been shortlisted in national competition

A Cubbington pear tree threatened by the proposed HS2 rail line and thought to be the second largest in the UK has been shortlisted by the Woodland Trust in its Tree of the Year contest.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Sep 2015, 13:58 BST

Cubbington's wild pear tree. Picture by Frances Wilmot.

Believed to be over 250 years old, the tree is a Warwickshire icon which has stood for generations at the top of a hill near South Cubbington Wood.

To vote for the tree visit www.Woodlandtrust.org.uk/treeoftheyear

The Spa Strummers will be performing at a fund-raising event for Cubbington Action Group Against HS2 at Cubbington Sports & Social Club on Friday October 16 from 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £6 in advance.

Call 07811 647831.