Staff from Oxford University s parks department revealed the replacement came from Swindon. Rev Dr William Lamb with hotelier Jeremy Mogford It stands alongside two other new trees which will also produce the pink blossom tourists love to photograph. Mr Mogford was joined at the church by Rev Dr William Lamb for a tree planting ceremony. Rev Lamb said at the time: We are absolutely delighted - the almond tree should start to bloom next year. The almond tree in Oxford High Street We have prayed for the planting of the trees, the good stewardship of God s creation, and the part that each one of us plays in that.