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Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'
Korean fir 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'
Abies normanniana commonly known as Nordmann fir or Caucasian fir is a large evergreen coniferous tree and has been known to grow up to 85m, so not one for the small garden. Most of you will have come across this tree during the festive period as it is grown for use as a Christmas tree, mainly because of its attractive foliage and needles that do not drop readily when the tree dries out. Please be aware that if you are planning on using it as a Christmas tree inside the house.
Pinus sylvestris
Scots Pine
Common Name: Scots PineLatin Name: Pinus sylvestrisSoil: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: Up to 25m/8mSpecial features: Pine needles that grow in pairs and hold a blue-green colour all year round.Pinus sylvestris is a native to Scotland and it is therefore the only pine native to Britain; it is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is widely planted as a parkland tree. The Scots Pine features glaucous blue-green needles that are borne in pairs and curl slightly at their tips. As this conifer slowly grows into a tall tree, its main trunk becomes deeply fissured and holds an unusual orange-red colour. In autumn, further interest is added when little green pine cones appear, and these gradually grow over two years and become brown after several months. Eventually, this tree will become very tall and it will have a long clear stem with the main branches starting from the top third of the tree. This is a great choice for parkland planting or for a large woodland type garden. Make sure that you give this mighty tree the space it needs to thrive and grow.
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Quercus myrsinifolia
Bamboo
Common Name: Bamboo-Leaved Oak Latin Name: Quercus myrsinifolia Soil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 15m+/8m+ Special features: Bamboo-like leaves with a purple blush to new foliage (evergreen). If you want a tree that will add structure to your garden, as well as a healthy dose of year-round colour, then the Quercus myrsinifolia is a fantastic choice. Although it still grows to be a mighty tree, this Chinese native is smaller than the British native, Quercus robur, and it maintains a fairly compact habit. The foliage adds ornamental value as new leaves shoot through with a purple, sometimes red, blush. Once mature, the lanceolate leaves turn to a rich mid-green colour. In autumn, ovoid acorns appear and these make a great source of food for wildlife. This hardy evergreen enjoys a sunny spot in the garden, but it can tolerate some shade. Plant it alongside another bold evergreen, like the Eucalyptus gunnii, as the differing foliage colours will give you a verdant show all year round.
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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 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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