Two subtropical grapefruit trees, gifted by Marline Anderson from Grenada, have stood in a south-west London garden for around 40 years. Following Anderson's recent death, campaigners succeeded in securing their protection as a tribute to her legacy. A plaque outside her former home honors Anderson's love for the trees. Local chef Lior Berman advocates for their preservation, noting the trees provide a vital connection to nature. The trees not only bear fruit year-round but also offer unique uses for their leaves and fruit, underscoring their significance to the community.
Vasilisa Ermakova emphasized that the campaign to preserve the grapefruit trees was not just about the trees, but also about honoring Marline Anderson's memory. "It's almost like she will live for ever in my eyes."
A plaque outside Anderson's former house states that she planted the grapefruit tree with love in the 1980s and serves as a reminder of her legacy. It reads, "A gift from her homeland, Grenada. It bears fruit year-round, her essence lives on in its roots."
Lior Berman shared her reasoning for protecting the trees, stating, "When you have a healthy, mature tree that produces fruit in the city, you want to protect it as much as you can... These are exactly the little things that can allow us to have that healthy connection with nature."
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