 As of November 2019, the tree is over 113' high, with a girth of 25' 8" (at 4.5' high) and a spread of 140'.It is a remnant of Sunderland's forests.Because of their longevity, during the 17th and 18th century sycamores were sometimes planted at the door of new houses for newlyweds as "bride and groom" trees.