Tree that isn't half colourful!

On Monday of last week, the Daily Mail carried a large picture of a Cherry tree in Hamapshire which is unusual because it has two colours - pink and white petals which came about as a result of two trees being grafted togehter.

The hybrid version has caught the attention of many in its English rural home, but the Times has also discovered one locally.

Mrs. Sarah Taylor (pictured left) from Gracehill Road, Armoy, can boast of having a similar tree although she does not take any credit for its origins.

She says it was planted by the former owners of the home and pointed out where she thinks that grafting took place.

The result is a splash of colour in pink and white and which Mrs. Taylor admits has attracted much attention from passers-by.

In fact, Mrs. Taylor had another of the trees at the back of her home but sadly for her it died.

Mrs. Taylor took occupancy of the home some 26 years ago and is delighted that every year the blossom brings an added splash of colour to her garden.

Cherry trees are in full bloom at present and are reckoned to be one of the most impressive growths in the gardening world.