This attractive open space, once the landscaped grounds of a large house, gets its name from the three huge cedars-of-Lebanon which dominate the parkland. The wildlife value of the site lies principally in the woodland in the north and west, as well as the magnificent parkland trees. It provides contact with the natural world in an area lacking accessible wildlife sites.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
The Cedars Open Space
Borough: Harrow
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 3.12 ha
Description
Wildlife
Oak and wild cherry, with a wide variety of other native and exotic trees, dominate the woodland canopy. The shrub layer is composed mostly of exotic evergreens. The ground flora includes hairy brome, sorrel, lesser periwinkle and common dog-violet. Further south, the woodland grades into bramble scrub and rough grassland. Two thirds of the site is formal parkland. Apart from the cedars, other fine old trees include giant redwood, swamp cypress, oak, ash, lime and beech.Facilities
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Oak leaves in spring © Mike Waite
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