Newton's apple tree is now 400 years old and will be destroyed because of too much attention.

Walsop Manor, Newton's childhood home, located near Grantham, Lincolnshire, was built in17th century. In the future, with the establishment of wicker fences, tourists can no longer sit under trees as before. It is said that Newton sat under this apple tree in 1665 and discovered gravity.

Thousands of tourists visit Newton's childhood home every year, and their arrival may destroy the roots of apple trees. In order to ensure the famous tree to continue to flourish, the staff used wicker to build a new safety barrier around the apple tree.

Ann Moynihan, an official with the British National Trust, said that although the apple tree has not been destroyed, it may go wrong soon. "In the past three years, the number of tourists has increased by about 50% every year, reaching 33,000. The more people visit, the tighter the soil around and above the roots of apple trees, which is not conducive to the growth of apple trees. " 1820 After being blown down in a storm, Newton's apple tree was replanted and grew back into an inverted S shape.

Monihan said: "Visitors can walk around the apple tree freely without the help of the staff." We just want to protect this tree and hope it can live for another 400 years. Of course, tourists can still pick apples from trees. "

Chris Goodweather, a graduate student in the Department of Tourism and History, said, "I'm a little disappointed. I can't sit under the apple tree like Newton. But you can still look at it, at this 400-year-old apple tree. For our next generation, we should protect it. "

Newton apple tree

This apple tree is a rare species named "Flower of Kent", and its green fruit can be used as "cooking apple". It stands in the front garden of the manor and can be seen through Newton's bedroom window. Newton did not leave any written records before his death, which proved that a falling apple inspired him to discover gravity.

This story first appeared in a book published by the French philosopher Voltaire in 1727. Newton also died in this year at the age of 84. In fact, the apple did not fall on Newton's head sitting under the tree, which is just a "legend".