A mature giant sequoia and coast redwood among the woodland of Reading University's garden at Earley, Berkshire. Free, open from 8am.
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- 20 Jun 2026
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
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In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
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Credit: Chris Wood (User:chris_j_wood). / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Evidence
Aging record
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About this place
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The Harris Garden is the University of Reading's garden at Earley, with borders, ponds, a walled garden and woodland. Its trees include coast redwood and a mature giant sequoia, and the garden's own tree guide notes the Wellingtonia as one of its older specimens. Free to enter, open from 8am to dusk.