Pinus nigra


Austrian Pine


The Austrian Pine is a vigorous tall evergreen conifer with feathered conical outline when young, developing into a rather columnar headed, clear stemmed tree in middle age; has long twisted needles. 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. Thrives in most soils and situations including seaside, exposed and urban areas.


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.


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.


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.


Root-ball recommended from 16- 18cm girth and upwards. Roots liable to disrupt surrounding surfaces


Quercus cerris


Turkey Oak


The Turkey Oak is tall and, for an oak, relatively fast growing. The crown is fairly broad, the trunk upright. Does best in well-drained soils, even if they are on the dry side. Quite tolerant of sea wind. Foliage is usually larger with the lobes more toothed than Quercus robur. The Turkey Oak is a good avenue tree. Grows to a height of 25-30m with a 15-20m spread.


Root-ball recommended from 12- 14cm girth and upwards. Water- demanding during first years of establishment period.


Rhamnus frangula


Alder Buckthorn


Vigorous thornless shrub preferring damp soils. Foliage glossy green and oval-shaped, usually turns yellow in autumn. Bees are attracted to the very small, singular light green flowers borne in May. Produces red berries which then turn black in early autumn.


Caution - all parts are harmful if eaten.


Caution - all parts are harmful if eaten.


Viburnum opulus


Guelder Rose


The Guelder Rose is a native large, vigorous, deciduous shrub with a rounded form. Green typically 3-lobed leaves turn red in autumn. White flat flower heads consisting of central white fertile flowers surrounded by infertile white florets are produced in May to June followed by clusters of bright red fruit. Does well in moist ground. Grows to a height of 4-5 metres with a 3-4 metre spread.


Berries may be eaten when cooked but has the potential to cause stomach upset or worse if taken in anything other than a small amount.


Berries may be eaten when cooked but has the potential to cause stomach upset or worse if taken in anything other than a small amount.


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