Britain's trees are now shedding giant branches to survive heatwaves, and scientists warn that up to half of Kew's trees could be vulnerable by 2090
British summers now see large branches falling from trees due to climate change. This summer branch drop is a stress response to conserve vital moisture. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, lost over 400 trees during the 2022 heatwave. Hot droughts and dry soil stress trees, potentially causing fatal embolisms. Future urban planning must adapt by planting drought-resistant species for resilience.
British summers now see large branches falling from trees due to climate change. This summer branch drop is a stress response to conserve vital moisture. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, lost over 400 trees during the 2022 heatwave. Hot droughts and dry soil stress trees, potentially causing fatal embolisms. Future urban planning must adapt by planting drought-resistant species for resilience.
