The best tree for chalk soil conditions tend to be low growers. In fact they resemble shrubs more than trees but there are the odd exception. Syringia Lilac trees will tolerate limey chalk or clay soils. They are grown for the wonderful scent of the lilac blossom in spring and other than that they are [...]

English Elms have been dieing in there millions since the 1970′s. A further outbreak of Dutch Elm disease in the 1990′s make the growing of Elm in the UK a dangerous business. Key Features of the Elm Latin name – Ulmus minor Ulmus procera other common names English Elm, Field Elm or Atinian Elm Height [...]

If you want a quick wind break or tall hedge then Leylandii may be the tree for you. If you to annoy the neighbors then this is the tree most likely to cause friction. Key Features of the Leyland Cypress Latin name – Leylandii x Cupressocyparis other common names; Leylandii is a cross between Nootka [...]

At the root of the Judas tree is an ornamental flowering tree with rich, pink to red, pea shaped flowers in May followed by long pods.

Scots pine is Britain’s only native pine tree and is one of Europe’s most widely spread conifers growing from Spain to Scandinavia. The branches are horizontal in older trees whilst the roots may be deep or spreading.

The Quinine tree or large shrub has provided medical cures for malaria and fever for 400 years. The ground up bark is the key substance for this and as the additive in tonic water. Key Features of Quinine Tree Latin name – Cinchona calisaya other common names Fever tree, Quina, Jesuits bark Height – up [...]

Leaves are the food factories of trees converting light into food via photosynthesis whilst protecting trees as appropriate