There was a strong tradition of not cutting down a certain type of tree on specific dates in the UK, according to folklore - ...

Blackthorn is a native tree to the UK and it was once considered 'forbidden' to cut it down on two specific dates in the year ...

Chopping down a blackthorn on specific dates (November 11 and May 11) was thought to invoke 'a curse from the fairy folk'. This belief is one reason why these trees are still plentiful today, often ...

One native British small tree holds 'secrets' according to folklore - and anyone cutting it down on this date could find ...