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In pictures: UK Tree of the Year 2021 contenders

Woodland Trust HawthornWoodland Trust
The hawthorn at Kippford in southern Scotland has been described as "lonesome but fiercely proud"

Ten trees are in the running to be named the UK's Tree of the Year for 2021.

They have been selected by the Woodland Trust from across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland to compete for the honour.

The winner will go on to represent the UK in the European Tree of the Year competition.

Last year a lone rowan tree from southern Scotland dubbed "The Survivor" secured the honour.

Voting on the Woodland Trust website is open until 13 December.

Woodland Trust Ash treeWoodland Trust
The ash tree in the Ettrick Forest in the Scottish Borders sits in "majestic surroundings" in a churchyard
Woodland Trust Beech WalesWoodland Trust
The "spectacular, exposed roots" of a beech tree from Ebbw Vale helped it to become one of the final contenders
Woodland Trust Hornbeam EnglandWoodland Trust
The "Teapot Tree" in Ashenbank Wood at Cobham in Kent is one of five English finalists
Woodland Trust Parasol beech Northern IrelandWoodland Trust
Northern Ireland's nomination is the parasol beech at Parkanaur Forest Park in County Tyrone
Woodland Trust Oak EnglandWoodland Trust
An oak tree with "bundles of personality" at Braintree in Essex is also in contention for the honour
Woodland Trust Sweet Chestnut EnglandWoodland Trust
The "gargantuan" sweet chestnut at Willesley Park Golf Club in Ashby-de-la-Zouch has the "wow factor"
Woodland Trust Sweet Chestnut EnglandWoodland Trust
Another sweet chestnut - this time in Cumbria - is over 600 years old
Woodland Trust Sycamore EnglandWoodland Trust
A "much-loved sycamore" saved by the community in Newark in Nottinghamshire completes the list of tree of the year competitors

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