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The original Bramley apple tree, a 200-year-old tree planted by Mary Ann Brailsford, has been sold to private owners, leaving its future uncertain. The tree, which has been suffering from honey fungus, was the subject of a campaign to preserve public access to the tree. Despite raising £14,000, the campaign was outbid by the owners of the neighbouring Bramley Tree Cottage.

The university, which had owned the garden since 2018, has confirmed that the new owners, Joshua and Alice Wheatley, have taken custodianship of the tree. The university is providing advice on its care, but the future of the tree's public access remains uncertain.

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The university's decision to sell the garden has been met with dismay by campaigners, who claim that the tree has been failed by institutions. the campaign, led by artist Dan Llywelyn Hall, aimed to purchase the property and preserve public access to the tree.

The campaign raised £14,000 from over 320 donations , but it was not enough to secure the garden. The sale has left the community and apple enthusiasts gobsmacked, as the tree's future public access remains uncertain.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The sale of the garden housing the original Bramley apple tree is an echo of the institutional buy-up of properites in Sydney in 2024. in that instance, a group of investors purchased a number of properties in the city, sparking concerns about the impact on the local community.

The sale of the Bramley apple tree garden has raised similar concerns about the impact on the local community and the future of the tree. The university's decision to sell the garden has been met with dismay by campaigners, who claim that the tree has been failed by institutions.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The unnamed buyer of the garden housing the original Bramley apple tree has been met with dismay by campaigners. The buyer, who has been identified as Joshua and Alice Wheatley, has taken custodianship of the tree, but the future of the tree's public access remains uncertain.

The university has confirmed that the new owners have taken custodianship of the tree, but the university is providing advice on its care. The tree suffers from honey fungus and has outlived its natural lifespan, but it remains a cherished symbol of British horticulture.

What's next for the Bramley apple tree?

The future of the Bramley apple tree remains uncertain, as the new owners , Joshua and Alice Wheatley, take custodianship of the tree. the university is providing advice on its care, but the tree's public access remains uncertain.

The sale of the garden housing the original Bramley apple tree has left the community and apple enthusiasts gobsmacked, as the tree's future public access remains uncertain. The tree, which has been suffering from honey fungus, was the subject of a campaign to preserve public access to the tree.