Common Trees

Green Beech

Sometimes called “the mother of the forest” Beech is native to Western and Central Europe, adapting best to a maritime climate. It is native to the South of England, but has now naturalized throughout Britain and Ireland.

Oak Tree

Common Oak Tree: Height: Up to 40m (130ft). Bark: Pale grey with deep ridges. Leaf: Green with irregular (5-9) deep lobes, oval Flowers Male: drooping catkins. Female: inconspicuous on short stalks. Fruit: Ovoid, long stalked nuts, one third to half enclosed on a cup (acorn). Flowers: May.

Lime Tree

Lime Tree: Height: Reaching 25m – some exceeding 40m. Bark: Long ridges, cracks and sprouting bosses. Leaves: More upright in crown

Maple

Common Name: Norway maple. Genus: Acer. Species: platanoides. Cultivar: ‘Crimson King’. Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade. Soil type: Any reasonable soil. Height: 10m. Spread: 5m.

Mountain Ash Tree

Rowan Tree: Common Name: Rowan Tree. Genus: Sorbus. Cultivar: aucuparia. Height: Up to 15m. Bark: Smooth, silver grey. Leaf: Alternate, pinnate with a terminal leaflet and two rows of long oblong serrated leaflets.

Birch Trees Betula

Silver Birch Tree – Betula pendula can grow up to 30m but is rarely seen above 20m. Its bark is silver white with black fissures. It has a green, triangular toothed edge leaf. It flowers male and female catkins which are borne on the same tree, Male: Yellow drooping. Female: Green and upright later pendulous. It fruits winged seeds which are borne in the catkins.

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