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privacy  – Natural barriers for overlooked spaces Windbreaks  – Protection for more delicate plants Wildlife Wildlife-friendly and classically British Features:  Dark green spiny leaves, red berries on female plants Use for:  Winter interest, wildlife gardens, and traditional designs Broadleaf  ( Griselinia littoralis Can evergreen trees attract wildlife?

find essential September gardening tips for the UK  — from planting ornamental trees and container-friendly Elegant in form and wildlife-friendly, it provides year-round structure while supporting insects and Hardy and resilient, it’s an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens or mixed hedgerows. Planting a mix of berry-bearing trees and pollinator-friendly shrubs ensures your garden remains a haven for wildlife as temperatures drop.

and collect hawthorn  or rowan berries  if you wish to make preserves—or simply leave them to feed wildlife ) , Dogwood ( Cornus sanguinea ) , and Field Maple ( Acer campestre )  — all hardy, attractive, and wildlife-friendly Whether you’re adding structure, seasonal colour, or wildlife value, planting now ensures your trees Crab Apple Malus sylvestris  brings seasonal charm with its fragrant spring blossom and bright, wildlife-friendly Even small steps — like clearing debris, maintaining tools, and supporting wildlife with berries and

Magnolias thrive in the UK climate and offer early-season colour, structure, and even wildlife interest Magnolias are not only showstoppers when it comes to spring blossom — they also contribute to a more wildlife-friendly According to The Wildlife Trusts , creating diverse planting schemes with flowering trees, such as magnolias , helps support local biodiversity and encourages more wildlife into your garden.

Wildlife Benefits:  Provide food and shelter when deciduous trees are bare. Ilex aquifolium and cultivars) Height:  3–10m Spread:  2–5m Growth Rate:  10–15cm per year Best For:  Wildlife-friendly Holm Oak, Italian Alder Shady gardens Western Red Cedar, Yew Formal designs Portuguese Laurel, Thuja Wildlife

Buckthorn ( Hippophae rhamnoides ):  Hardy against salt spray, with vibrant orange berries supporting wildlife Dry and Sandy Soils Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ):  Hardy in sandy soils, providing wildlife benefits Crab Apple ( Malus sylvestris ):  Attractive blossoms and wildlife-friendly fruits. Lancashire Elm ( Ulmus procera ):  Known in local hedgerows, providing habitat for wildlife.

Cherry Tree Comparison Table Variety Form Height/Spread Blossom Time Colour Garden Size Wildlife Friendly Wildlife Considerations Not all cherry trees are equal for biodiversity. If you want to support wildlife: Choose single-flowered  types like Hally Jolivette  or The Bride Avoid heavy double flowers that block access to pollen/nectar Plant alongside other spring wildlife plants For wildlife-friendly gardening, always check blossom type and pair trees with nectar-rich underplanting

Ideally Yew prefer a mildly acidic soil.

Bonus : Wildlife-friendly and highly adaptable to wind and salt. Best for : Naturalistic or pollinator-friendly schemes.

Attract pollinators by planting wildlife-friendly species like Pulmonaria . See tips from the British Ecological Society on pollinator-friendly planting . 4.

Whether you’re adding structure, colour, or wildlife interest, winter planting gives your outdoor space Juneberry thrives when planted in winter conditions and is well-suited to cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly Cockspur Thorn – Hardy & Wildlife-Friendly Crataegus persimilis ‘Prunifolia Splendens' , a robust, highly Cockspur Thorn thrives in exposed or challenging locations and supports garden wildlife throughout winter berries, and semi-evergreen foliage, this cotoneaster provides valuable winter structure and food for wildlife

Cultivating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden Even in the height of summer, your garden can play a vital role Choose Pollinator-Friendly Plants In July, pollinators are busy and in need of reliable nectar sources With just a few summer-flowering climbers and shrubs, your garden can stay pollinator-friendly all season A pollinator-friendly favourite, it adds drama to borders and thrives in both full sun and partial shade Plant pollinator-friendly climbers like Jasmine ( Jasminum officinale  'Fiona Sunrise')  or Clematis