Beloved tree has fallen down 😭
My beloved tree fell down in the wind last night. I’m devastated 😭. When I bought the property 10 years ago the garden was completely overgrown, 20-30ft high weeds and brambles and a lot of rubbish. Hidden within the depths of this mess was a tree, twisted and leaning to one side, in desperate need of saving. We cleared the garden and saved the tree. I think it was lilac that was growing on it because each spring we would get a full display of purple blooms ❤️. It was beautiful.
Anyway, last night, it was quite windy and when I woke up this morning the tree has snapped in half at the base. I’m so sad. Now looking for a replacement, something that will establish itself quite quickly and ideally something that comes into bloom. Looking for any suggestions.
Photos to show the beautiful tree in its previous state, the current damage and the garden when we started working on it.
EDIT: Thank you everyone for your kind words, I know that some people think it’s silly to be so sad over a tree but I was really upset this morning, I’m glad I reached out and found all of you lovely people, and now I’m excited about trying to grow some new plants from the cuttings, who knows in a few years I might have a load of lilacs ❤️