Ancient Trees in Belfast
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The Belvoir Oak
Oak (Quercus sp.). roughly 400 to 600 years. Free. Forest Service NI managed forest park, open 24 hours, car park off the Outer Ring Road (A55); also reachable via the Lagan towpath from Shaw's Bridge or the Galwally Avenue entrance.

The Grass Tree of the Palm House
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea preissii). over 400 years. Free entry to the gardens; the Palm House itself is open daily, 10am to 4pm April to September, 10am to 3:45pm October to March.

The Dawn Redwood by the Kelvin Statue
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). planted around 1950. Free. Belfast Botanic Gardens, open daily during daylight hours.

The Friar's Bush Hawthorn
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). not documented; described as old and reclining. Free, but not walk-up: the graveyard is kept locked and Belfast City Council admits visitors on a booked slot (telephone 028 9027 0296 or email the council); Cairde na Cille and the Friends of Friar's Bush Graveyard also run guided tours. No car parking on site; some paths are unsuitable for wheelchairs.