Hungry Tree, Remarkable tree at King's Inns, Dublin, Ireland
The London plane tree stands 21 meters tall with a girth of 3.47 meters, gradually incorporating a cast iron bench into its trunk.
The tree grows within the grounds of King's Inns, established in 1541 during Henry VIII's reign as Ireland's first institution for legal education.
The Tree Council of Ireland designated this London plane as a Heritage Tree, recognizing its value to the local community and visitors.
Visitors can access the grounds through Constitution Hill entrance between 7:00 and 19:30, with photographs permitted throughout the day.
Over several decades, the trunk has expanded around and partially absorbed the nineteenth-century metal bench, creating an unusual natural formation.
Location: Dublin
GPS coordinates: 53.35210,-6.27310
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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