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Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak Tree
Common Name: Swamp White Oak Tree Latin Name: Quercus bicolor Soil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May to June/Insignificant male and female flowers in separate trees Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 12m/10m Special features: Dark green leaves with silvery-white undersides The ‘Quercus bicolor’ has wonderful foliage that is dark and glossy green on the top and silvey-white on the undersides. The leaves cover this majestic tree throughout spring and summer, before turning to shades of yellow and orange before falling. On mature trees, you will also get acorns in autumn. This tree will grow to be a real garden feature and it makes a great shade tree when mature, too.
Quercus petrea
Sessile Oak Tree
Common Name: Sessile oak, durmast oakLatin Name: Quercus petraeaSoil: Deep, well drained. Acid, alkaline or neutral. Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Spring, inconspicuous yellow catkins.Hardiness: Hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20°C).Height and spread in 20-50 years: 12m/8mSpecial features: Statuesque specimen tree, very long lived. Attractive, lobed green leaves and acorns. Orange-brown autumn colour. Quercus petraea is a fine species of oak tree that is ideal as a specimen tree in large parks and gardens. Quercus petraea is known as the Sessile oak because the acorns are borne directly on the twigs (sessile means attached directly at the base), rather than on small stalks (peduncles) as in the pedunculate oak. The Sessile oak is very long lived, and after 300 or so years, can grow to as much as 40m tall with a trunk that is 3m in girth. It forms a broad, spreading crown and the leaves are dark green and lobed. The leaves fall in winter so that this species makes an ideal planting combination with winter and early spring flowering species like wood anemones, snowdrops, bluebells and crocuses. This species is monoecious, with separate male catkins and female flowers on the same tree. Quercus petraea is the national tree of Ireland and a fine example can be seen at Baronscourt Estate, Co Tyrone. This particular example of the tree is more than 24m tall with a circumference of more than 8m. It is well worth visiting the estate to fully appreciate the majesty of this fine tree species.
Quercus robur
English Oak Tree
Common Name: English Oak TreeLatin Name: Quercus roburSoil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow-greenHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/ 10mSpecial features: Majestic spreading canopy. Distinctive lobed leaves. Acorns in autumn. Wildlife habitat.The English Oak Tree (Quercus robur) is a quintessential piece in any British garden. Timeless and distinct, it stands tall with its spreading canopy and lobed leaves. Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to a wide range of conditions, the English Oak Tree is equally comfortable in full sun or partial shade. In spring, it graces your garden with inconspicuous yellow-green flowers, adding a pop of colour to your landscape.As the seasons progress, the English Oak Tree undergoes a transformation. In summer, its lush green foliage provides shade and shelter, creating a vibrant space for wildlife. The shade also acts as the perfect place to relax on hot summer’s days. In autumn, the tree bears acorns, which not only add visual interest but also serve as a vital food source for local wildlife.With a projected height of 15 metres and a spread of 10 metres in 20 years, the English Oak Tree is a striking presence in any landscape. Whether planted as a standalone specimen to provide shade and shelter, or incorporated into a mixed planting project to enhance biodiversity, it will be a cherished and enduring feature of your garden for generations to come. Get an English Oak Tree today and watch it transform the character of your garden.
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Salix alba
White Willow Tree
Common Name: White WillowLatin Name: Salix albaSoil: Best suited to moist sandy soils.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Early spring/Slender catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 27m/14mSpecial features: Silky-hairy leaves occurs in great, billowy masses.A familiar, native species of water meadows and riversides. A large, elegant tree of conical habit, with slender branches, drooping at the tips. The laceolate, silky- hairy leaves occurs in great, billowy masses, creating a characteristic silvery appearance from a distance. This tree is best planted in a large garden, well away from houses or other buildings.
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Tilia Brabant
Small Lime Brabant
Common Name: Small Lime Brabant Latin Name: Tilia tormentosa 'Brabant'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July/Ivory flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 25m/15mSpecial features: Highly fragrant flowers that are only pollenated by Honey Bees as the nectar is actually toxic to other bees The Brabant is a tall and mighty tree which features heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in colour and serrated at their edges. The leaves are veined with light green and have hairy white undersides to them. The leaves are at their best in autumn when they turn to golden yellow before falling.Aside from the foliage, the flowers are also highly desirable; they are creamy white in colour and appear in mid-summer. The flowers carry a potently sweet scent which is attractive to honey bees, but interestingly the nectar of the flowers is toxic to other types of bees. This tree grows to have a broadly conical shape and it should be planted in a suitable position for it to have the room it needs to grow strong and thrive.
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Tilia cordata
Small Leaved Lime Tree
Common Name: Small Leaved Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia cordataSoil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July/Ivory flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 24m/10mSpecial features: A lovely native tree which supports a variety of wildlife.Tilia cordata is a spreading, native tree which grows to be majestically strong and large. Its reaching branches hold a mass of small, rounded, glossy, dark green leaves that are paler underneath. The leaves turn yellow come autumn. Flowers are borne in small bunches in summer; they are pale yellow in colour and have a beautifully sweet scent. Possible uses include woodland planting, parkland planting and planting for a windbreak.
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Tilia cordata Greenspire
Small Leaved Lime Tree
Common Name: Small Leaved Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June/ivory.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m/ 6mSpecial features: A hardy tree that supports most soil types, locations and conditions. The 'Greenspire' is smaller than the classic Tillia cordata; the 'Greenspire' boasts more upright branches and a narrower crown, which makes is a better choice than other Tilias for a medium-sized garden. The leaves are of the classic heart-shape and they are a rich green on top, with paler undersides. The lightly-fragrant, ivory coloured flowers appear in June and these are popular with bees. This is a highly-tolerant tree and it well-suited to most soil types, locations and conditions. A great choice for urban sites and it is also an ideal avenue tree.
Tilia cordata Winter Orange
Small Leaved Lime Tree
Common Name: Winter Orange Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June/ivory.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 14m/8mSpecial features: Glowing red buds and orange winter shoots. The 'Winter Orange' is aptly names as this Lime tree comes to life in winter when the leaves fall to reveal glowing orange shoots. The small red buds also add to the vibrancy of this tree in winter. In spring, deep green leaves appear and these are soon accompanied by clusters of fragrant ivory flowers in summer. The lightly-serrated, heart-shaped burst to life in autumn when they turn buttery yellow before falling. This tree is the perfect choice for year-round interest and it is suitable for planting in a range of sites and situations. A great all-rounder.
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Tilia petiolaris
Weeping Silver Lime Tree
Common Name: Weeping Silver Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia petiolarisSoil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to August/White flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 24m/10mSpecial features: Intensely fragrant flowers.A very beautiful tree with slightly pendulous branches which form a deep bell shape in its maturity. The leaves are highly attractive; they are rounded, green and glossy above, white felted beneath. They move and shift in the breeze to pleasing effect. The creamy white flowers are intensely fragrant, appearing in July and August. This tree grows to be very large and needs to be planted in a space that allows for this; it makes a fantastic screening tree and an equally good windbreak.
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