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| Acacia Dealbata |  |
| This tender, temperate tree is prized by florists and flower arangers for its delicatly feathered foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. Ideal as an ornamental tree. It blooms from late winter, into early spring. Frost hardy to frost tender, requires full sun and well drained soil. (5-7 degrees celsius) Mature height 20m+ |
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| Acer Campestre |  |
| Native to England. Small to medium tree. In Autumn, leaves turn yellow, also red and golden brown. Does well in virutally any well drained soil and is an attractive species. Mature height 10-15m |
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| Acer Rubrum |  |
| Large tree, which has rounded habit. The dark green leaves turn a brilliant red in Autumn. It tolerates wet soil, but best on acidic soils. Mature height 20m+ |
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| Betula Pendula |  |
| The silver birch is also known as the "Lady of the Woods"- so called because of its slender and graceful appearance. A medium tree, semi weeping habit. The bark turns white when the tree matures. Grows well in most soils. Mature height 15-20m |
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| Betula Pendula Youngii |  |
| Small to medium weeping tree, the thin branches eventually reach the ground, smooth white bark. It grows well in most soils and has a good autumn colour. An attractive specimen for a garden. Mauture height 10-15m |
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| Betula Utilis Jacquemontii |  |
| Medium sized tree. Has white peeling bark, which contrasts with the cinnamon-orange colour of its branches. Leaves turn golden yellow in the Autumn. Excellent species for a garden. It grows well in most soils. Mature height 10-15m |
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| Eucalyptus Gunnii |  |
| A very hardy tree. It has smooth grey-pink to red bark. The young leaves are bluey grey-green, frost tolerant and coppices well. Can be used for cut foliage. Will tolerate wet soil. Mature height 10-15m |
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| Fagus Sylvatica |  |
| One of our most native trees, can become very large. It has a wide range of uses (i.e. hedging etc.) It has rich copper Autumn foliage and thrives just about anywhere other than exposed coastal locations. Does well in well drained soils, except heavy clay or light sand. Mature heigh 20m+ |
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| Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea |  |
| The purple beech is a most beautiful tree, large with dark purple leaves. An attracive speciemen for large gardens. It does well in most reasonably fertile, well drained soils, except heavy clay or light sand. Mature height 20m+ |
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| Gingko Biloba |  |
| One of the last survivors of a type of tree which was abundant in prehistoric times. Pale green leaves, later turn dark green and yellow in Autumn. Tolerates most soil types. Mature height 20m+ |
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| Ilea Aquifolium |  |
| Native to Britain, small evergreen tree. Fruits/red berries often stay on tree over the winter and provide a good source of food for birds (particularly thrushes) whilst bringing cheer at Christmass. Likes moist, fairly rich soils. Mature height 10m |
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| Ilex Actaclerensis |  |
| Medium bushy shrub, which is slow growing. Of pyramid form, has Golden margins to its virtually spineless leaves. Good for small gardens,but not a good fruiter as it only bears a few berries. But would be excellent as a hedge or a specimen plant. Prefers well drained soils. Mature height 8-10m |
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| Larix Kaempferi |  |
| A fast growing deciduous conifer. Introduced as an ornamental tree. Leaves/needles turn golden yellow in Autumn. Stunning tree in both Spring and Autumn. Tolerates most soil conditions although dorught sensitive. Mature height 20m+ |
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| Magnolia |  |
| The most popular form of magnolia. A large spreading shrub or small tree, which bears large fragrant white, purple-tinted tulip-like flowers. Appears in April and May before the arrival of foliage. It tolerates heavy clay soil, but only moderately lime-tolearant. Mature height 5-10m |
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| Malus |  |
| This excellent new variety of crab apple has deep reddish-purple single flowers. These appear in mid to late spring followed by reddish crab apples. Prefers full sun but tolerates semi-shade, grows anywhere excpet waterlogged soil. Mature Height 10m |
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| Phyllostachys Aurea |  |
| Evergreen, forms clumps of canes which are bright green at first and then mature to a pale creamy yellow. The canes are used to make walking sticks and fishing rods. Frost hardy and tolerates most soils, sun or part shade. Mature height 3m+ |
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| Pyllostachys Nigra |  |
| Evergreen, clump forming, greenish-brown stems turn black in the second season. Does best in a sunny position. Frost hardy. Tolerates most soil conditions. Mature height 3m+ |
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| Carpinus Betulus |  |
| It is sometimes confused with Beech due to the colouring of its bark and leaves. Ideal for pleaching or hedging. The separate leaves turn a lovely clear yellow in Autumn. It grows well on most soils, including clay and chalk. Good for poor planting conditions. Mature height 20m+ |
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| Prunus Cerasifera Nigra |  |
| A small tree with deep purple leaves, red when young. Pink flowers are born in profusion from April, usually it only sets a few red fruits. Tolerates most soil types. Mature height 10m |
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| Quercus Robur |  |
| The most majestic of our native trees. Very long lived, imposing tree. Its hard timber is used to provide the finest furniture. This large, deep rooted tree will tolerate most soils, but does best in deep heavy soils. Mature height 20m+ |
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| Quercus Ilex |  |
| One of the most beautiful evergreen trees. This versatile variety is suitable for coastal planting, heging and topiary. Will tolerate most soil types and shade. Mature height 20m |
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| Salix Caprea Pendula |  |
| A weeping form of "Pussey Willow". This small weeping tree is perfect for gardens. Its yellow shoots are followed in Spring by attractive, grey catkins. Does best on moist soils. Mature height 3m |
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| Taxus Baccata |  |
| Probably one of the oldest trees of England. Most associated over the centuries as a tree of church yards. Slow growing evergreen conifer. Often used for hedging, very hardy. However, all parts of the tree are poisonous, especially the red berries. Will tolerate most soil types if there is good drainage. Mature height 10-15m |
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| Salix Matsudana Tortuosa |  |
| It is a fast growing, medium to large tree. A wonderful sight in winter when its framework of contorted and twisted branches can be best appreciated. The contoured branches are used in flower arrangements. Does best on moist soils or by water. Mature height 15m+ |
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| Sorbus Aria |  |
| A small compact tree, oustandingly attractive in Spring. The young leaves emerge silvery-white from purple shoots, turning grey-green by Summer. Producing white flowers in April and May. In a good year, orange red fruits are produced in the Autumn. Tolerates most soils. Mature height 10m |
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| Sorbus Aucuparia |  |
| This small wonderful native tree bears white flowers in spring, followed by red fruits in Autumn. Frost hardy, needs fertile, well drained moist soil. Will tolerate highly acidic soil, but not very wet conditions. Mature height 10-15m |
