A mental health trust is to be gifted a 'Tree of Hope' sapling from the Sycamore Gap tree.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) is one of 49 recipients chosen by the National Trust to receive a sapling grown from the Northumberland tree.

The saplings, representing the tree's height in feet at the time of felling, are being given to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK.

The National Trust received nearly 500 applications for the saplings.

James Duncan, CNTW's chief executive, said: "We are honoured to receive a sapling from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, which has meant so much to so many people.

"We understand the importance of nature in supporting mental health and wellbeing and also recognise this tree’s importance and symbolism across our communities.

"We are proud to give this sapling a home where it can be a beacon of hope, resilience, and recovery for years to come."

The sapling will be planted at CNTW’s Sycamore Unit at Northgate Park in Morpeth, a secure facility for men with mental illness, learning disabilities, or personality disorders.

The unit will offer a tranquil, natural space to support patients on their journey to recovery.

The Sycamore Unit, named after the iconic tree, incorporates Sycamore Gap into much of its artwork, designed to foster a calming environment.

The saplings, currently being cared for at the National Trust’s Plant Conservation Centre, should be ready to plant in winter 2025/26.

Andrew Poad, general manager for the National Trust’s Hadrian Wall properties, said: "Each and every application for a ‘Tree of Hope’ told heartfelt stories of people’s emotional connections to the Sycamore Gap tree and the importance of nature.

"They spoke of loss, hope and regeneration from all four corners of the country, from towns, schools, colleges, community groups, hospitals and hospices, it’s been a privilege to read them all.

"The tree meant so much to so many and through the ‘Trees of Hope’ initiative we are helping reach people across the nation, for generations to come.

"Each sapling will carry a message of hope with it as they start a new chapter not just for the tree but for all the 49 people and communities that will receive a sapling next year."

Other sapling recipients include Holly's Hope, in partnership with Hexham Abbey, the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds, and The Tree Sanctuary and Tree Amigos in Coventry.

To learn more about where all of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ saplings will go, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/TreesOfHope.