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 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.
Salix alba White Willow
The White Willow is a fast growing, native tree often found near water. The head usually forms a rounded cone, the twiggy branches have drooping tips and the narrow foliage is silvery-green. Male yellow catkins and yellow- green female catkins are produced in April after the first leaves appear. Good in seaside areas provided the soil is not too dry. Grows to a height of 25m with a spread to 15m.
Root-ball recommended from 12- 14cm girth and upwards. Water- demanding during first years of establishment period.
May possibly cause severe discomfort if the leaves are eaten. Aggressive root systems cause disruption and so should not be planted close to buildings, drains or services.
May possibly cause severe discomfort if the leaves are eaten.
H1 Native Hedgerow Mix Botanical Name
Acer campestre
Common Name Common Maple
Description
The native Common or Field Maple is a variable tree of medium height thriving in sun or shade. The head is rounded, broad and informal. The lobed deciduous leaves open tinged-red turning bright yellow in autumn. Yellow-green flowers in small loose clusters are produced in April followed by winged fruit called 'keys' which mature from green to brown, possibly red-tinged, August-September. Grows to a height of 8-12m with a 10-12m 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.
Health & Safety and Care Notes Health & Safety Note
Tolerant of pollution, road salt and lime. Young plants respond well to trimming and so makes a good hedge.
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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
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