Betula pubescens
Downy Birch
The Downy or White Birch, like pendula, is a native but the basal bark on the trunk is white or grey rather than black, the foliage slightly more rounded and the shoots less pendulous giving an upright although shorter form. Usually does better on moist soils. Grows to a height of 15-20m with a 6-8m spread.
Carpinus betulus
Common Hornbeam
The hornbeam is a shade tolerant, relatively slow growing but ultimately tall tree. The trunk has smooth grey bark which often has prominent ribs. The foliage is ovate and toothed with an uneven surface. When used as a hedge, the brown autumn foliage which rustles in the wind, persists all through the winter. Grows to a height of 15-20m with a 12- 15m spread.
Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine
Fast growing native, the needles are normally broader & shorter than those of the Austrian Pine. Clusters of yellow male flowers are produced at the base of new shoots in the latter half of May. Reddish-purple female cones appear at the top of new shoots, turning green then ripening to light brown after two or three years. Grows well in most locations
Populus tremula Aspen
A medium sized tree with a fairly broad crown. The rounded, toothed foliage trembles in any breeze and turns to yellow in autumn. Grows to a height of 15m with a spread of 10m.
Root-ball recommended from 12-14cm girth and upwards. Although grows in moist ground conditions, will require adequate drainage on planting in order to enable successful establishment.
Best in well drained, fairly rich conditions, but can thrive in chalky, sandy or dry soil. Root-ball recommended from 12-14cm girth and upwards. Not for very windy locations. Responds well to trimming and so makes a good hedge with cost effective instant hedging being achieved by using 200-250 or even 175-200cm high feathered plants immediately cut back upon planting to promote bushiness down to the ground.
Can be pruned lightly either in early spring before growth begins or after new growth is completed, if necessary to keep its natural shape. Cuts should be made just above a bud or in the axil. Susceptible to damage and/or loss of shape if tied up and handled during the six week period of extension growth in spring.
Excellent on poor soils and in industrial or seaside sites. Although very useful in providing rapid screening and shelter in exposed conditions, this tree is likely to become a liability owing to its proneness to diseases such as canker and rust, relatively short life-span and aggressive, suckering root system which means that it should not be planted near drains or other services, walls or buildings.
Prunus padus Bird Cherry
The Bird Cherry is a native small to medium height tree with a rounded head. Fragrant white flowers in racemes at the end of April into May. Small round black fruits in autumn. Grows to a height of 12-15m with a spread to 10m.
Quercus robur Common Oak
The Common or English Oak is a large, relatively vigorous variable woodland tree, but normally with a broad spreading, heavily branched crown. At its best on deep, fertile soil where it can achieve mighty proportions, hence a tree of the lowlands. It has unstalked or very short stalked lobed leaves and stalked clusters of acorns. Known for sustaining a wide variety of wildlife. Grows to a height of 20-25m although can achieve 30-42m. Spread is 20- 25m.
Root-ball recommended from 16-18cm girth and upwards. Roots liable to disrupt surrounding surfaces
Root-ball recommended from 12-14cm girth and upwards. Water-demanding during first years of establishment period.
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