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Common Alder Tree
A valuable British native tree species that is known to directly support over 90 different organisms. It will grow on wet sites that are not too acid or flooded for long periods.
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Ash Tree
A British and European native species requiring a fairly mild climate and moist but well drained alkaline soils of moderate to high fertility.
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Beech Tree
Shady summer green beechwoods are a delight to see and walk in. Beech is potentially a large tree which is thought to be native in the south of Britain.
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Bird Cherry Tree
This British native tree produces a fine display of white almond scented flowers in spring. They are erect racemes until fertilised by bees then spreading or pendulous. Small clusters of ovoid bitter glossy-black berries follow. Bird cherry is a shrubby woodland edge tree. It is wind firm, pliant and robust. The leaves turn orange-red in the autumn.
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Hazel Tree
British native hazel is exceptionally valuable for wildlife and woodland habitat conservation. It also provides good foraging and cover for game.
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Field Maple Tree
A deciduous British native tree particularly valued for the wildlife it supports, its small size (seldom over 18 metres tall) and subtle autumn foliage colour.
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English Oak Tree
The familiar common or English oak is found across most of lowland Britain. Living oaks are picturesque in the rural landscape. Individuals may live for a thousand years and stems in excess of 375cm diameter (over 38 feet round) are known.
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Silver Birch Tree
A tough thoroughly hardy pioneer tree that not only looks good with its graceful silver stems and yellow autumn leaves. This British native species also benefits wildlife and the environment wherever it is planted. Silver birch is characteristic of sandy heaths but will tolerate a wide range of other situations.
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Willow Tree
The genus Salix contains 300-500 species (taxonomists can not agree). These may be dwarf shrubs, bushes or large trees. Many are suitable for ornamental use. Most willows tolerate wet ground (so do not plant over drains), but not sustained total immersion. They are good for wildlife being host to numerous herbivores including mammals and invertebrates. The larger trees contribute meaningfully to the wetland landscape. Elderly pollards qualify as veteran trees.
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Wych Elm Tree
Wych elm is reproduced by seed and not by suckering so it is more resistant to Dutch elm disease than English elm. In areas where the disease is no longer prevalent planting may be worthwhile again. Trees tolerate exposure to cold, air pollution and sea winds pretty well. Most lowland soils suit it very well and it also grows some way up Scottish mountain sides. Unlike English elm this species is a British native.
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