Landmark tree is felled

And the felling prompted many to take to social media this week to lament the tree’s demise with cries of ‘shame.’

But a spokesperson for Horsham District Council said today: “The tree had actually died and therefore had to be felled.

“Due to the amount of tree roots in the area and the practical difficulties to remove them and plant a replacement tree of similar stature, it has been decided to create instead an attractive new floral display in this key central area to the town.”