Kew Gardens says over half of the 11,000 trees at the 320-acre site may be at risk by 2090.

The UNESCO World Heritage site has published a new report this morning detailing the threat its facing.

Bosses say the drought of 2022 resulted in the loss of over 400 trees compared to an average loss of 30 trees most years.

Kew’s Landscape Succession Plan has started using climate models to determine the species that need to start being planted nationally now.

Kew hopes its report will act as a blueprint for urban spaces, botanic, public and private gardens.

It’s also a warning to the horticulture industry and urban planners to recognise concerns around an exclusive focus on native species.

Native species are said to provide the greatest benefits for insects, birds and other wildlife.