[2] The tree used to bloom profusely in spring, at some stage providing a refuge to two pairs of owls, and other bird species.

The property owners intend to leave the fallen trunk section as it fell, allowing natural processes to reshape and assimilate the feature.

[5] The hollow centre of the tree was cleared of a substantial compost layer to uncover the floor at about a meter below the present ground level.

A door was placed in a squared off natural vent in the trunk, and a railway sleeper pub was constructed inside, complete with draft beer, seats and a music system.

A wine cellar was installed in the second hollow, which remains at a constant 22 °C temperature thanks to the tree's natural vents.