A Victorian botanic park in Liverpool, laid out in the 1830s, with a dawn redwood that turns copper in autumn. Free public park.
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Before you go
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- Open to the public
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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
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
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.
Redwood species here
Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.
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Credit: Sue Adair / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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About this place
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Wavertree Botanic Gardens is a Grade II-registered Victorian park in Liverpool, first laid out as a private botanic garden in the 1830s and opened to the public in the 1840s. Its tree collection includes the dawn redwood, a deciduous conifer that colours copper before dropping its needles in autumn. Free public park.