Trees lining avenues or driveways is a wonderful way to define the entrance or approach to your property.
Avenues of trees are some of the most strikingly important structural plantings to be found in designed landscapes. In most cases the trees planted in an avenue or driveway will be all of the same species or cultivar so as to give a formal and uniform appearance.
When choosing trees for your avenue or driveway key points to consider is the width of the available space bearing in mind the eventual spread of the tree canopy and the spacing of the individual trees themselves. Do you want the trees to grow together or be spaced so they retain their individual shape?
Feel free to browse through our stock, we are always happy to talk about our trees. Visits to the nursery are welcome by appointment and are a great way to experience our trees for yourself.
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"Acer campestre Elsrijk is a cultivar of the Field Maple and is named after the park in Amstelveen, Holland where it was discovered in the 1950s. It differs from the species in that it has a more regular, oval habit. At Maturity one could mistake it for straight forward Acer campestre but one with a lovely compact shape. Acer campestre Elsrijk does best in rich, well drained soils, but does well in virtually any soil type, and will readily tolerate drought, soil compaction and air pollution. A medium sized tree which we particularly recommend for urban and street planting, its foliage turns a magnificent clear yellow in autumn."
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"Acer campestre Huibers Elegant, sometimes just referred to as 'Acer campestre Elegant', is a compact and vigorous clone of field maple. The small bright green lobed leaves of Acer campestre Elegant appear in Spring followed by Samara fruits which are produced and borne on the tree in early summer. In Autumn the foliage turns a range of colours mainly oranges, yellows and browns before falling. It is a hardy tree that can tolerate a multitude of conditions including strong winds, drought and heat, polluted locations, and coastal settings. It will also thrive in most soil conditions along as there are a reasonable amount of nutrients. Can grow up to 8-10 metres tall."
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"Acer campestre Red Shine is a stunning cultivar that has all of the qualities of its parent, Acer campestre. This cultivar has the significant benefit of producing new growth which is bright crimson, before turning to a deep green as the growing season progresses. This tree is unique in the fact that there are few other trees which offer this extent of foliage interest throughout the growing season. Like its parent, Acer campestre, Red Shine is tolerant of most soil types, although it does do best in rich, well drained soils. As with many of the long introduced trees, it is a tough contender and will tolerate drought, air pollution and soil compaction."
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Acer cappadocicum Rubrum is a medium to large tree with a rounded habit. The young dark red leaves turn green and then back to red, gold and yellow in autumn. This superb autumn colour lasts for many weeks. Doing best on moist, well drained soils, it is adaptable and flourishes in either full sun or light shade. Acer cappadocicum Rubrum is grown best with a little shelter from strong winds. A good tree for avenues and verges as long as the soil doesn't become compacted.
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"Acer freemanii Autumn Blaze is a cultivar of a naturally occurring hybrid of Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum, named after Oliver Freeman, who made the crossing at the US National Arboretum in the 1930s. Acer freemanii Autumn Blaze is a vigorous, oval headed, large tree which has dark green, deeply indented leaves, which turn a rich flame red in Autumn. Acer rubrum is often specified for this effect but very rarely does well on UK soils as it is dependent on the trace element manganese which it can only access at low ph. It possesses the prettiness of rubrum but the toughness of saccharinum so it is a much safer bet."
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Acer platanoides Crimson King is a large and very impressive tree with a well rounded form. It looks good from spring through to autumn as its red foliage turns gradually to maroon. A seedling of Schwedleri, it was raised in Belgium in the 1930s. Acer platanoides Crimson King does well on most soil types, tolerates air pollution and resists drought. The yellow flowers contrast impressively against the dark emerging spring foliage. A tougher and quicker prospect than Purple Beech, this can be planted on the boundary of a site to draw the eye through the landscape. Dark leaved trees can be superb for defining the overall effect of the landscape but only if used sparingly.
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"Acer platanoides Drummondii is in cultivation since 1903 and this form produces magnificently variegated foliage which has a wide, creamy white margin. It is widely known in North America as the Harlequin Maple and is a medium to large tree with a rounded form. Acer platanoides Drummondii does well on most soil types, tolerates air pollution and resists drought. It is most impressive in the spring when the vegetation is at its most vivid but summer winds can bruise the leaf margins of young trees which then scorch brown. This however is only superficial and does not affect its performance the following year. This clone can provide vivid contract within a garden, particularly against a dark evergreen backdrop so take care to place this tree as the results can be very rewarding."
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"Acer platanoides Emerald Queen has a brighter green colour and more regular habit than the species. It tends to keep a dominant central leader and a more regular habit. A superb cultivar and strongly recommended for street and urban plantings. Where uniformity is required, this is a far better choice than its parent , Acer platanoides. Doing well on most soil types, Acer platanoides Emerald Queen tolerates air pollution and resists drought. Although ascending when young, it usually gets as wide as it gets broad after about 25 years so it is only ideal for wide verges and areas large enough to accommodate it. It is by far the most popular of the Norway Maple clones."
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"Acer platanoides Fairview is derived from a seedling of Crimson King. It thrives on poor urban soils and maintains an upright oval habit and at maturity its dimensions are approximately 15 meters tall with a diameter of 12 meters, making it a very useful urban tree. Boasting reddish purple foliage in the spring, Acer platanoides Fairview hardens to a deep bronze by late summer. It bears green/yellow flowers from April onwards that are a lovely contrast with the dark leaves as they first emerge. This is one of the narrowest upright dark leaved Norway Maples."
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"Acer platanoides Farlakes Green is a very hardy, Swedish clone of Norway Maple. This medium to large sized tree has large leaves which are deeply lobed and characteristic to the Maple Genus. The leaves are a crisp green, turning to yellow in the autumn time; it is often compared to the more common Norway Maple variety Acer platanoides Emerald Queen, however is thought to be hardier and less tall at maturity. Acer platanoides Farlakes Green is the Norway Maple of choice for those planting in Scandinavia, it is a useful selection for more exposed conditions and indeed for plantings in Ireland. Norway Maple are quite tolerant of air pollution and drought, making them a useful selection for urban planting. They will grow well on a broad range of soils and will not disappoint in getting well and quickly established post planting. Acer platanoides Farlakes Green is a good selection for avenue planting, where its penchant for uniformity and tough composition make it a great tree across a wide range of planting conditions."
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"Acer platanoides Globosum was introduced in the 1870s. This lollipop tree is top grafted onto a platanoides stem to form a dense mop headed tree. A very good choice as a street tree and for urban plantings. It does well on most soil types, tolerates air pollution and resists drought. The dense rounded formality of the crown makes this a delight for architects seeking contrast. Wonderful when in full foliage, it is best for an urban environment where small is beautiful."
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"Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a sparkling golden leaved cultivar of the Norway Maple, Acer platanoides. Like the species, this tree has discrete yellow flowers that appear in spring, however they are a little lost against the stunning emerging spring foliage which is a sunny and bright golden yellow. As the summer progresses the foliage slowly changes in colour, ending predominantly green. This medium sized golden maple tree produces an oval crown and is best suited to planting schemes where contrast features heavily. It is particularly effective when planted with a deep green or red foliaged opposite."
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"Acer platanoides Royal Red like many acer species has discrete yellow flowers that appear in spring and contrast fantastically with the dark purple foliage which gradually turns orange and yellow in the autumn time. Acer platanoides Royal Red is a vigorous tree that tolerates most soil types, air pollution and resists the perils of drought. As a young tree Acer platanoides Royal Red is conical in shape before developing into a more broadly oval crown. This large maple tree makes a super choice for avenue planting and should be planted at a minimum of 10m centres as the large and dark leaves have the potential to gobble up light, creating a sombre environment below the canopy. It is therefore far better to give this tree space to use the accessible light to explode the beauty in its dark foliage. Interestingly, the dark foliage contrasts well in an avenue with a green leaved form such as Acer platanoides Emerald Queen or a yellow version such as Acer platanoides Princeton Gold and can be extremely effective planted alternately to accentuate the vivid colours. Dark colours are a useful in making a statement in the landscape, as contrasting colours tend to draw attention. To get the best out of a landscape, it is advisable to situate deep or dark colours towards the edge, rather than a front of a scheme."
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"Acer pseudoplatanus Negennia is a vigorous, large and conical cultivar. It was selected in the late 1940s in the Netherlands where it is widely used as a street tree. It has dark green, red stalked leaves. Tolerating air pollution, Acer pseudoplatanus Negennia thrives in most soils and is particularly useful for coastal sites where it can make an effective defence against strong winds and salt-laden air. Like many clones, as it matures it represents a model shape and form of its seedling parent."
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"Acer pseudoplatanus Spaethii is also know as Acer pseudoplatanus Purpureum Spaethii and Acer pseudoplatanus Atropurpureum. Introduced in the early 1860s this large tree is effective in exposed, windy sites as the underside of its foliage is purple. Tolerating air pollution, Acer pseudoplatanus Spaethii thrives in most soils, and is particularly useful for coastal sites where it can make an effective defence against strong winds and salt-laden air. There are very few varieties of tree that can offer an alternative leaf colour to green that can still be planted near the coast. As sea breezes are always a factor in these settings the contract between the top and bottom of the leaves is constantly on display. Autumn colour is also quite dramatic so one gets an ornamental quality that can lift a drab landscape for difficult and exposed sites."
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"Acer rubrum 'Karpick' is a cultivar of the Maple family noted for its narrow form. It grows up to 15 metres tall but only to 5 metres wide making it an ideal tree for narrow streets and avenues. Can grow in most, free-draining soil types. Relatively fast growing and can reach its full height over a 10 to 20 year span. Dark green, palmate leaves, grey-green beneath, turning brilliant orange-red and yellow in autumn. Prefers most planting aspects but not exposed or coastal sites."
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"Acer rubrum October Glory is a superb female clone producing a good oval crown at maturity with an autumn display that is hard to beat. An aptly named variety, it was patented in the States in 1961. Widely planted along with Red Sunset and regarded as one of the best selections. Its stunning display of vivid red and burgundy leaves in October/November is all the more memorable by the length of time they are held on the tree. This clone rivals Liquidambar for its brilliant autumn display and is a great tree for parks and gardens."
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"Aesculus carnea Briotii is an attractive medium sized tree will not grow as tall as its relation, the 'conker' tree. The summer flowers are a deep-pink, almost rose red and stand as upright panicles against the dark green corrugated foliage in May. The glossy foliage turns shades of yellow, orange and brown in autumn. The nuts produced are smaller than the typical 'conker' tree and rounder with a less spiky casing. The Red Flowering Horse Chestnut tree will do well in most positions and is fully hardy with some drought tolerance. A height and spread of 6 x 4 meters can be expected in 20 years."
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"Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) is one of the most well-known and loved of all trees. Very attractive in late spring with its white, tinged yellow then pink, candle like flowers, followed by burnished conkers in their spiky casings. It originates from the borders of Greece and Albania and was introduced to Ireland and Britain in the early 1600s. It does wonderfully well in parks and open spaces."
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"The cultivar Aesculus hippocastanum Baumannii was discovered by A.N. Baumann near Geneva in 1820 and was propagated as a branch sport from the mother hippocastanum tree. It is notable for its double white flowers and the fact that it does not produce conkers, which may be seen as an advantage if required for street or avenue planting. The main branches are rather horizontal, so high pruning is required when used as a street tree. Aesculus hippocastanum Baumannii can commonly grow in excess of 30 metres and is particularly impressive in the spring with its strong growth and flower display. It thrives in most soils and tolerates air pollution."
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"Betula albosinensis Fascination (Chinese Birch) is a refined clone with dark green leaves, which are large for a birch, appearing in April, along with the showy display of yellow catkins. It has outstanding stem colour-orange peeling to pink and cream and then purest white once the tree gets beyond 30cm girth. It is a medium sized tree, becoming oval as it matures and has stiffly ascending branches. Betula albosinensis Fascination is a great choice for parks and verges growing well on most soils."
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"Betula ermanii Holland (Ermans Birch) was originally from North Asia and Japan and was first cultivated in the 1880s. It is one of the first trees to emerge with new leaf in the spring and one of the first to fall in autumn. An important feature is its ability to tolerate reflected heat and light very well making it a great urban tree that requires little maintenance. Betula ermanii Holland is an elegant and vigorous medium to large tree with bright green, often heart shaped and prominently veined leaves which appear very early in spring becoming clear yellow in autumn.It grows well on most soils."
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"The crown is fairly upright and oval in youth, Betula Costata increasingly broadens with age to a rounded or columnar shape. Bright green leaves with conspicuous veins; golden autumn tones. A shallow rooting tree. It is a very good for parks and woodlands, but not suitable for areas where soil becomes compacted. It will grow well on most other soils and is available as both a single stemmed tree and as a multi-stem."
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"Betula utilis Jacquemontii is a native of the western Himalayas, it makes a medium tree with ascending branches, and is also spectacular when grown as a multi-stem. Its oval, dark green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn. Excellent for urban plantings, it grows well on most soils. It can be very effectively placed against a dark background in a garden as the white stems bounce back in contract."
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"Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) is wonderful in a parkland setting, growing in groups and is ideal for pleaching. It is a large tree with with a characteristic grey fluted trunk and ovate, ribbed and serrated leaves which turn a lovely clear yellow in autumn. It grows well on most soils, including clay and chalk. It is a useful tree for poor planting conditions and will do well as a street tree and in urban settings."
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"Carpinus betulus Fastigiata is a medium sized tree of pyramidal habit. Slender in its youth it can often be seen growing in restricted areas despite the fact that it develops middle aged spread reaching up to 10m wide. It is better growing in an open parkland setting and it is very effective if left feathered to the base, producing gold and orange autumn colours. It grows well on most soils, including clay and chalk. It is well suited to poor planting conditions."
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"Carpinus betulus Fastigiata Frans Fontaine is a far better proposition for planting in restricted areas than Carpinus betulus Fastigiata. It retains its columnar habit, being only 3m wide after 25 years. It tolerates pollution and soil compaction, making it an excellent street tree. It grows well on most soils, including clay and chalk. It is a tree well suited for urban settings and for poor planting conditions."
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"Carpinus betulus Lucas (European Hornbeam) is notable for its narrow, columnar shape. Its green leaves with a sharp-toothed edge turn a bright yellow in the autumn and remain through the winter, adding some winter interest. In early spring, attractive yellow or green catkins form. It will grow in any soil type but Carpinus betulus Lucas does not do well in a very acid soil. It does best in a moist but well-drained situation. Once established it is reasonably drought-tolerant. It can be planted in sun, partial or full shade. Able to resist wind, it will do well in either an exposed or sheltered location, and because it is tolerant of pollution, the European Hornbeam is well-suited to use in an urban landscape. Carpinus betulus Lucas is also well-suited to container planting on a patio or rooftop terrace, grown either in a row to form a screen, or as a specimen plant for its tall, columnar shape. Because of the European Hornbeams resistance to pollution, and its narrow form, it is a good choice for an urban roadside planting."
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"Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) is a versatile and beautiful, fast growing, large tree, which is particularly attractive in early summer when laden with its male and female catkins. It's long, glossy leaves turn gold and bronze before falling in autumn. Castanea sativa is a splendid tree for grouping and especially outstanding planted as an avenue. It does best on reasonably dry, light soils, and is moderately lime tolerant."
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"Castanea sativa Marsol is a hybrid variant of the European chestnut (Castanea sativa) and Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata). 'Marsol' is a vigorous, disease resistant tree. It's a versatile and fast growing, large tree which is particularly attractive in early summer when laden with its male and female catkins. It's long, glossy leaves turn gold and bronze before falling in autumn. As with the regular Castanea sativa, 'Marsol' is a splendid tree for grouping and especially outstanding planted as an avenue. It does best on reasonably dry, light soils, and is moderately lime tolerant."
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"Corylus colurna (Turkish Hazel) is a large imposing tree, columnar when young before broadening to a symmetrical pyramid on maturity. Notable for its roughly textured, corky bark, it produces long, yellow catkins in early spring and clusters of fringed nuts in autumn. Corylus colurna is a superb choice for parkland and avenue planting, and it will tolerate paved areas. It thrives in all soils, including chalky and clay soils and is used in cities as a substitute for Lime to combat the problem of aphid drop on cars and pavements."
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"Fagus orientalis is a great looking upright tree which looks like a Fagus sylvatica Fastigiata but it is only when you see them side by side do you notice the difference. Fagus orientalis looks so much cleaner and healthier in leaf texture and size as it is resistant to woolly aphid that commonly predates on Fagus sylvatica types. Its ascending branches and lustrous deposition makes it an architectural tree of great merit and suitable for most medium and large gardens. It thrives on most free draining soils and like most beech its juvenile foliage is retained on the tree as dead leaves in the winter months before being replaced by new growth in the spring."
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"Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech) is one of the most majestic of our trees and can become very large with its low branched habit. It has a wide range of uses in woodland, parkland and in broad verge plantings and few trees can surpass its rich, copper autumn foliage. Beech thrives just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations. As it is shallow rooted, under planting is not recommended. It does well in most reasonably fertile, well drained soils, except heavy clay or light sand. Tending to favour more temperate climates, Fagus sylvatica is difficult to establish when faced with extreme heat and drought. With this in mind avoid planting in paved or tarmac areas where reflected heat and light makes Beech suffer."
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"Fagus sylvatica Asplenifolia Fern-Leaved Beech) as its common name suggests is a beautiful tree of medium height with deeply serrated and long leaves. It is pyramidal in its early years, but is eventually capable of becoming as wide as it is tall. A great choice for parkland where its cut leaves gives magnificent contrast. Beech thrives just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations. As it is shallow rooted under planting is not recommended with Fagus sylvatica Asplenifolia. It does well in most reasonably fertile, well drained soils, except heavy clay or light sand."
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"Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea (Purple Beech) is a superb tree for creating contrast in a parkland or large gardens as the darkness of the foliage draws the eye through the landscape. Being a cultivar, Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea has a much deeper leaf and is a tree of great beauty and majesty. It makes a magnificent subject planted as a specimen in parks and large estates. Beech thrives just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations. As it is shallow rooted, under planting is not recommended. It does well in most reasonably fertile, well drained soil, except heavy clay or light sand."
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"Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Gold is a golden-leaved form of the Fastigiate Beech. A fairly large, columnar tree, which looks good from spring right through to autumn. In spring the leaves are golden yellow, turning pale green in summer before reverting to a golden yellow in autumn. It looks especially attractive planted planted against a dark background and is good as a specimen in parks and as a verge tree. Beech thrives just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations. As it is shallow rooted, under planting is not recommended. Doing well in most reasonably fertile, well drained soils, Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Gold will not thrive in heavy clay or light sand."
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"Fagus sylvatica Dawyck is a medium to large tree with a columnar habit and is a very good choice for both wide verges and specimen plantings in parks. It is quite suitable for urban areas also. Even when mature, it is seldom more than 3m wide. Beech thrives just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations. As it is shallow rooted, under planting is not recommended with this variety."
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"Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple is a fastigiate beech with stunning dark foliage. It is a little narrower than Dawyck Gold but not quite as dense. It makes a splendid tree for parks and verges and has striking, deep purple foliage."
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"Fagus sylvatica Laciniata, otherwise knows as Cut Leaf Beech, is an uncommon cultivar of the European beech. With similar characteristics to the Asplenifolia variant, it is a beautiful tree with serrated and glossy, dark-green, long leaves. The leaf though is not as serrated as the Asplenifolia. It is pyramidical in its early years, but is eventually capable of becoming as wide as it is tall. A great choice for parkland where its cut leaf gives magnificent contrast. Also of note is the lovely yellow to red-brown autumn colour on the leaf. It can grow up to 20 metres in height and is usually planted as a specimen tree or planted in urban/street locations. It prefers a well-drained soil that is not too wet and is rich in humus content. Moderately wind resistant."
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"Fagus sylvatica Riversii (River's Purple Beech) is regarded as one of the finest purple beech specimens with a striking deep and shiny black-brown/dark purple leaf. It is considered to be the best at retaining its colour throughout the season. Autumn tones are red and golden. A shallow rooting tree. Special Note: purple forms of beech tend to vary in colour intensity. Personal selection of specimen is recommended to ensure desired colour. Plant in full sun to promote intensity of purple colour. Relatively slow growing, it will grow up to 10 metres in 15 to 20 years. Excellent on calcareous (lime/chalky) soils. Soil should be humus-rich, moist and well-draining."
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"The Common name for this tree, Maidenhair Tree, is derived from the leaf shape, which resemble some of the pinnae of the Maidenhair Fern. In autumn time, these wonderfully shaped leaves turn a clear and bright yellow. Ginkgo biloba forms a large specimen with a conical shape at maturity and will remain relatively upright if the central leader is retained."
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"Liquidamber styraciflua Worplesdon (Sweet Gum) has foliage which is delightful and more deeply lobed than other clones and its pyramidal habit is both reliable and architecturally pleasing. Its real beauty lies in its autumn colour starting in September when some leaves turn yellow through to orange before falling but the outermost leaves gradually turn to magnificent claret red. A great tree for any urban aspect where space allows."
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"Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree) is a large and fast growing tree with a broad, pyramidal crown. The tulip shaped flowers, which appear only on older trees, are produced in June and July and are yellow-green with a band of orange at the base. Being deep rooted and wind resistant, it does well on most fertile soils. It makes a splendid subject for parks and large gardens."
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"Liriodendron tulipifera Fastigiata is an upright form of the Tulip tree which is perfect for planting where space is at a premium. This tree has large bright green, smooth lobed leaves that appear in the spring time, turning to golden yellow in the autumn time. The most notable feature of this tree is the curious large, green-yellow tulip shaped flowers produced in June and July and unlike its parent this variety will produce a floral display when still young. Liriodendron tulipifera Fastigiata has a tight upright branching system and as such produces a tear drop shape at maturity. It is similar to the growth pattern of the Upright Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus Fastigiata, being very columnar when young, maturing to have a somewhat middle aged spread and “fat” tear dropped shape. Unlike some ornate specimen trees this variety is wind resistant and will thrive on most well fertile soils."
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"Magnolia galaxy is a medium sized tree of conical habit formed by its ascending branches that broaden at maturity. It is a good choice for gardens or parkland as it produces stunning, purple-pink to red, tulip-shaped flowers, which are lightly scented. The flowers will emerge before the foliage in early spring. Doing best on moist but free draining fertile soils, it will thrive in sheltered or partially shaded positions."
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"Magnolia kobus is a sturdy variety and is both hardy and versatile. It is a medium size, round headed tree and is recommended for planting on verges and in parkland. It does well in most soils, including chalky ones. The very large, white flowers are produced as early as March and can reach up to 10cm across. This is definitely the best choice Magnolia for neutral to high ph soils."
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"Magnolia spectrum is a strong growing, upright tree suitable for the smaller garden. This hyBare Root (BR)id (Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra' x Magnolia sprengeri 'Diva'), a sister seedling of 'Galaxy', Spectrum' is a small to medium-sized, upright, deciduous tree producing large, goblet-shaped flowers in mid- to late spring. The flowers are rich red-purple and elegantly curved in bud, opening deep reddish-pink with a paler interior, held in a shapely upright fashion. Requires fertile, slightly acid soil. Hardy."
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"Magnolia Wada's Memory is a popular, hardy and elegant form of Magnolia that has beautiful, fragrant white star-shaped flower in the Spring proceeded by spectacular dark green/black foliage with hints of reddish-purple. Its branches curve upwards and form an elongated cone which it maintains throughout its life. This is a great magnolia suitable for small to mid-size gardens or for avenues and streets, as it remains a shapely shrub for many years, and even when it is mature, is a manageable small tree requiring a minimal, if any, amount of pruning. Prefers a fairly sheltered spot with sun or part-shade position. Can be planted in any soil type, aside from alkaline/chalky soil, and likes plenty of ericaceous compost when planted to act as an initial booster followed ideally in early spring with manure and leaf mould, especially on dry soils. It's a hardy tree, resistant to frost and moderate winds, that will eventually reach a maximum height of around 7 to 8 metres.
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"Malus tschonoskii is a vigorous, medium-sized tree that produces a crop of small greenish-yellow tinged red crab apple fruit in the autumn. It is a vigorous, narrowly conical and erect, medium-sized deciduous tree with ovate leaves turning a striking bright orange, red and purple hue in autumn. Flowers white, from pink buds. Fruits are 2.5cm in width and are not particularly dense in form. This reliable variant will grow to a height of approximately 8 to 10 metres with a narrow, conical spread - maximum growth can take anywhere between 10 to 20 years. Makes for an ideal specimen tree or for planting in urban or street settings. Grows best on moderately fertile soil - any type - will tolerate partial shade, and can be grown on either exposed or sheltered sites - away from coastal locations."
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"A deciduous conifer, Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) is very large and statuesquely pyramidal, it makes an ideal park or specimen tree while also being good for streets and avenues due to its clear stem. Metasequoia glyptostroboides has a spongy, shaggy bark and its pale green feathery foliage turns brown in autumn. The Dawn Redwood is tolerant of air pollution, buts needs a moist soil in its first year to establish successfully."
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"Platanus x hispanica (London Plane) has historically been planted as a street tree due to its tolerance of air pollution and of pruning. A large fast growing tree with a broadly oval crown. One of the main features of Platanus x hispanica is the trunk which flakes to reveal a patchwork of green, white and cream. The leaves are large, deeply lobed and palmate. The rounded fruit clusters, produced in strings, resemble little baubles which hang from the branches for much of the year. A great street and parkland tree."
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"Platanus orientalis Minaret is a cultivar of Plane tree with a highly dissected leaf. Originally from Asia Minor and India, the Oriental plane has long been planted as a shade tree owing to its widely spreading branches. This cultivar of Oriental Plane has very deeply dissected, large, bright green leaves, which have 5 lobes. In autumn they turn yellow and brown before falling. As the tree matures the bark forms a patchwork effect by flaking off in sections in the same way that London Plane does. Platanus orientalis Minaret produces a large, round headed tree at maturity. It is a tough contender that will tolerate air pollution and compaction and does well on all soils, including clay."
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"Prunus Accolade as a flowering cherry is a cross between Prunus sargentii and Prunus x subhirtella and so inherits the best features of both, namely profuse pink flowers in spring as well as a smattering in winter. An outstandingly fine small tree Prunus Accolade has a rounded and spreading habit with semi-double pink blossoms which are hard to rival. Tolerant of most soils, including calcareous ones, this is a good choice for streets, parks and gardens."
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"Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' is an elegant ornamental Japanese cherry tree. It has an erect/columnar habit giving its common name - 'Flagpole Cherry'. It is a small, narrowly fastigiate deciduous tree with slightly fragrant, semi-double, pale pink flowers in late spring. The leaf is green-bronze in spring before turning a vibrant green in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn a delicate orange and red. With its abundant flower, it makes for a great pollinator. The tree thrives in all soil types as long as the soil is moist and free draining. Ideally it requires a sheltered spot – strong winds may strip the tree of its blossom. Grow in full sun for the best flower and growth. It will grow to a maximum height of 5 to 6 with a spread of 2 to 3 metres - slow growing taking up to 20 years to reach full height. Maintenance of the tree for removal of dead branches etc is best done in mid-summer."
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"Prunus serrulata 'Fugenzo', also known as 'Shirofugen', is a classic, ornamental Japanese cherry tree. The flower is supposed to resemble the shape of an elephant - because the pistil looks like an elephant’s trunk and the loose and open flower petals look like the hanging ears and skin of an elephant! It is a large deciduous tree with a vase-shaped crown. The slightly fragrant, white flower grows in clusters/racemes in late spring. The leaf is bronze-red in spring before turning a dark green in summer. In autumn, the leaves turn a delicate orange and red. With its abundant flower, it makes for a great pollinator. Similar to other ornamental cherries, the tree thrives best in nutrient-rich, non-acidic, free draining ground. The soil types to grow in should ideally be damp and of a loam, coarse sand, loess, or lighter clay composition. It preferes a sheltered spot – strong winds may strip the tree of its blossom. Grow in full sun for the best flower and growth. It will grow to a maximum height of 7 to 10 metres with a spread of 5 to 6 metres - slow growing taking several years to reach full height."
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"Prunus serrula Kanzan is a widely planted and very popular flowering cherry. Its large green leaves can turn to a glorious display in the autumn but first emerge a coppery red. This cherry has stiffly ascending branches forming a columnar crown when young before becoming more rounded at maturity. It is of medium height Prunus serrula Kanzan reliably produces plenty of very showy, dark pink flowers in the spring and is ideal when planted in parks."
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"Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' - translating as Japanese cherry 'Mount Fuji' - is a small to medium, flowering cherry tree and is primarily grown for it's wide spreading, slightly arching branches covered in white, fragrant flowers in mid-Spring. It is a deciduous tree with a weeping habit when young maturing into a flat-topped, spreading form as it ages. The fragrant, semi-double white flowers bloom in early Spring. The slightly serrated leaf is light-green in spring before turning mid-green in summer whilst in autumn, the leaves turn a lovely yellow and orange. Similar to other ornamental cherries, the tree thrives best in nutrient-rich, moist, free draining ground of any soil type. It will tolerate any position but prefers a sheltered spot – strong winds may strip the tree of its blossom. Grown in full sun for the best flower and growth. A hardy example of the Japanese cherry, it will grow to a maximum height and width of 5 to 6 metres - with moderate growing it can take up to 20 years to reach its full height."
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"The large, single white flowers are tinged with pink at the edges, giving a pretty soft colour to them which contrasts nicely with the emerging coppery foliage. The flowers are held on the tree in pairs, maximising their impact and are held on the tree for longer than many other cherries. As the summer progresses the coppery foliage turns to green and then golden yellow in the autumn time. The leaves are elliptical and medium sized for a cherry. Initially bred to be an extremely columnar tree, this cherry does broaden with age to a more oval shape. Like all cherries this tree prefers a well drained soil and will not enjoy having wet feet."
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"Prunus Tai Haku is a beautifully free flowering Japanese Cherry species. In the spring time this tree gives its greatest display; the large, single white flowers emerge profusely and contrast magnificently with its young, copper coloured foliage. In the autumn time this tree gives its second show with foliage turning yellow/orange before falling. Prunus Tai Haku is a medium sized tree which produces a rounded shaped crown at maturity. Like all cherries, it prefers to be planted on a well drained soil, avoiding clay and wet soils is thus recommended."
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"Prunus x yedoensis is a cross between Prunus speciosa and Prunus x subhirtella. This superbly pretty tree is hard to beat when in full flow. A broad, flat crowned tree, Prunus x yedoensis has arching branches which create an almost weeping effect. It is of medium height and puts on a wonderful display of almond-scented, blush-white blossom in late March and early April. The fruits are dark red, almost black. Lovely as a park tree and also very good on broad verges."
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"Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer is an extremely popular deciduous tree which is often planted for screening purposes. This pretty tree is the first to come into leaf in the spring, when its leaves emerge in conjunction with a pretty white flower which covers the tree. The foliage further emerges a bright and glossy green and remains on the tree until well into the autumn time, when it turns a bright orangey red before falling. Not only is Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer the first tree into leaf in the spring, it is the last tree to lose its leaves in the autumn time, a useful quality for screening. This callery pear has been known to produce very small fruits on occasion, however this should not cause concern as it is not a regular, or indeed impactful occurrence."
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"Quercus cerris (Turkey Oak) is a large rounded tree and is probably the fastest growing oak in Ireland. It does well even in chalky soils and in coastal areas. The dark green, lobed leaves are resistant to mildew, which affects some others of the genus. A tough tree Quercus cerris is ideal for wide verges and parks."
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"Quercus frainetto, known as Hungarian Oak, was introduced in the 1830s and has lustrous foliage that always catches attention. Deeply lobed, dark green leaves can reach up to 20cm in length and they also have a tough rigidity to them making this tree a good urban or rural selection. Great planted as an avenue or individual specimen, the variety ‘Trump’ is tricky to tell apart from its parent at maturity. Thriving on most well drained soils, its great summer foliage display turns to yellow in the autumn."
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"Quercus petraea is long lived and a great choice for coastal locations. It is a large oval shaped tree and will also tolerate acid soils. Similar in many respects to Quercus robur, Quercus petraea tends to have a greater degree of apical dominance so developing a more pyramidal crown. A great tree for wildlife it supports a host of animals."
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"Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf' is, as its name suggests, a smaller and slower growing version of the pin oak species. Green Dwarf is ideal for small gardens, producing a globose/rounded crown of shiny, serrated green leaves in Spring. In Autumn the leaves turn a beautiful hue of red before shedding. It thrives best in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil. Slow growing, it will grow to a maximum height of 4 metres with a spread of around 2 to 3 metres taking at least 20 years to reach its full height.
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"It is the fastigiate version of Quercus palustris with deeply lobed green shiny leaves turning to scarlet in the autumn which makes for a wonderful display. It ascending branches give it a very columnar shape so it can be accommodated within a garden rather than a parkland environment. Quercus palustris Green Pillar thrives best where the soil is on the acid side of neutral and it prefers free draining land. For years there was only one brand of upright Oak, namely the Quercus robur Fastigiata and its close clone called Koster, but this magnificent tree gives so much more in terms of autumn colour."
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"Quercus robur (Common Oak, English Oak) is perhaps the most majestic of the oaks. Very long lived, its hard timber has been used to produce the finest furniture, from ships through to coffins. A large, imposing, broadly oval tree, heavy-limbed and long-lived. Its deeply grained bark gives year-round appeal and it has an expansive root system which does best on deep, heavy soils. A wonderful choice for parkland and large estates, it is also good in avenues and wide verges. Quercus robur is a great host for supporting wildlife and its acorns are hidden and distributed by forgetful Jays. Given the right conditions one can expect between three and four summer flushes of growth."
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"Quercus robur Fastigiata Koster (Cypress Oak) is a uniformly narrow clone of common oak which makes it ideal for restricted areas. It thrives best in more rural environments where soil volumes are greater to support its growth."
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"Quercus suber (Cork Oak) is s a medium to large sized, evergreen oak tree. Very long lived, it is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses, such as cork flooring and as the cores of cricket balls. The soft bark is greyish-brown and develops deep grooves after the fourth year. Once the bark has been harvested, the trunk is a fiery red colour. The tree itself has an irregular, more or less rounded, half-open crown. Its evergreen serrated leaves are oval to ovoid and glossy dark green. On the underside they are felt-like and greyish-white. The elongated ovoid acorns grow singly or in pairs and are 1.5 - 3 cm in size. Quercus suber can flower practically the entire year, which means that the acorns are visible most of the year. The tree will grow to a maximum height of 6 to 15 metres depending on conditions. It will grow in any type of soil and can tolerate dry soil conditions."
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"This stunning whitebeam tree has foliage which emerges from purple shoots in the spring, soft and silvery-white. As the seasons progress the leaves harden to become a more distinct grey on the underside and green on the surface. Clusters of creamy white flowers appear in April and May, followed by bright orange-red fruit in the autumn time, when the leaves turn a golden brown before falling. At maturity this small tree retains a rounded and compact shape, requires little maintenance and will thrive on all soils, including chalky ones. A wonderful choice of tree for planting as feature specimens in gardens."
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"Sorbus aria 'Majestica' (Whitebeam) is, as the name suggests, a larger and more majestic cultivar of the species. In every other aspect it shares its appearance with Sorbus aria. The initially upright crown gradually spreads with age. Rich green leaves with a downy, white underside. Sorbus aria Majestica has creamy-white flower in late Spring proceeded by red berry fruits in autumn. An easy to grow tree, suitable for most, well-drained soil types. Hardy."
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"Sorbus aucuparia Sheerwater Seedling is a well-known Mountain Ash that has long been planted in urban environments and as a street tree. The foliage of this Mountain Ash is similar to the species, being a mid-green, compound and containing 4-9 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are creamy white and hang in clusters when they appear in the spring and are followed by bright red, bird friendly, berries in the autumn, as which point the green leaves of this reliable tree turn yellows and gold. At maturity Sorbus aucuparia Sheerwater Seedling forms an oval tree; however as a young tree the branches are fairly stiffly ascending, giving it an upright look for a number of years. Over time this tight shape is interrupted by the heavy fruits, which gradually open the crown up. This tree will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and does not mind being planted in semi-shade. This tree is useful where space is limited and will provide year round interest coupled with fodder for the local wildlife."
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"Sorbus intermedia (Swedish whitebeam) is a stunning, medium size deciduous whitebeam tree that has distinctive lobed leaves, dark green in colour with white, felt-like hair on the underside.
The tree can grow up to 12 metres in height with a broad, dense canopy. Leaves are broadly oval, deeply-lobed and dark green, turning a yellow-orange hue in the autumn. Clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by red berries in autumn. The tree’s flowers provide nectar for insects and its fruits are consumed and dispersed by various birds. Due to the tree’s tolerance to air-pollution and its ornamental value, it is often planted along streets in urban areas. Alternatively, the tree is wind resistant and can withstand dry conditions and thus is suitable in exposed and coastal location.
Swedish whitebeam grows in a wide range of soil types, as long as they are rich and well-drained. Prefers full sun or partial shade."
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"Sorbus x thuringiaca Fastigiata (Mountain Ash) is a cross between Sorbus aria (Whitebeam) and Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) and brings together some of the most ornamental features of each parent. The cultivar 'Fastigiata' has distinctive, neat, dense upright branches, pale-back leaves and dark-red berries. Clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by these bunches of red berries by September. The green/grey foliage can turn a magnificent orange in the autumn. A small tree, Sorbus x thuringiaca Fastigiata is columnar when young, but becomes broadly oval as it matures. It is tough and is well suited to urban planting, withstanding air pollution very well. It does fine as a street tree and in restricted areas."
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"Medium-size tree, initially with narrow oval crown, eventually with an ovoid crown to 10 m tall and 6 to 8 m wide. Twigs are brown, old bark is grey and smooth. The imparipinnate leaves consist of 15-17 leaf segments. They are glossy dark green and in autumn turn intensely orange-red to red. In May and June the white flowers appear in wide corymbs. They are followed by more or less pear-shaped, orange-red fruits that remain on the tree until into winter, provided they are not eaten by birds. Healthy tree that was named in a Swedish research programme. The seed from which ‘Dodong’ was produced was collected in 1976 by a Swedish-Danish expedition to the Korean island of Ullung Do. Dodong is the name of the island’s port."
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"Taxus baccata Dovastonii Aurea is an upright, slow-growing conifer with attractive, pale orange or 'golden', evergreen foliage with yellow flower and a broad weeping, light, open crown. Like other Yew, it has a fairly narrow width and columnar shape, making it ideal to use as sentries outside front doors and along pathways or to punctuate a border. This striking conifer has a yellow flower that's prominent in early Spring, set off against the smooth, reddish-brown bark. It is easy to maintain and stray stems can be trimmed back to maintain the symmetrical appearance. The foliage is highly toxic so take care around animals. It can reach a height and spread of 4 to 5 meters in 20 years, and will grow well in any situation, preferring non-acidic soil, and should flourish in dry or moist, well drained ground."
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Taxus baccata Fastigiata is a fastigiate or upright, slow-growing conifer with attractive, yellow tinted, evergreen foliage. Taxus baccata fastigiata has a fairly narrow width and columnar shape, making it ideal to use as sentries outside front doors and along pathways or to punctuate a border. This striking conifer is easy to maintain and stray stems can be trimmed back to maintain the symmetrical appearance. The foliage is highly toxic so take care around animals. Irish Yew is expected to reach a height and spread of 5 x 4 meters in 20 years, and will grow well in any situation, tolerating all soils, other than damp, badly drained conditions.
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"Tilia Americana 'American Sentry', a variant of the American Lime, is a hardy, pollution-tolerant, deciduous, big leaf tree that's perfect for planting in a street, a park or in a large garden. It creates excellent shade for urban settings and parks where it is happy to grow even in polluted locations. The American Lime has bright green ovate leaves which are large and lighter in colour than the species and turn a lovely yellow in the autumn time. This lime has pretty daffodil-yellow flowers that appear in early to mid-summer and make for a great pollinator for insects. The tree itself is formed in an upright habit and conical shape and can reach a height of up to 15 metres with a spread of 9 metres. Like many Lime, the American Lime will tolerate most soil conditions providing they are well drained and tends to be a useful choice for clay soils. It is extremely hardy - however, it doesn't work well in coastal locations and prefers ideally non-exposed settings."
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"Tilia Americana Nova, also commonly known as the American Lime, is a species of Lime native to Eastern North America. The American Lime has bright green leaves which are large and lighter in colour than the species and turn a pale yellow in the autumn time. This lime has pretty creamy yellow flowers that appear in early to mid-summer and are pollinated by bees. Tilia Americana Nova forms a pyramidal shape at maturity and does not suffer from aphid infestation and the associated aphid drip of many other Lime trees, making it a super selection for avenue and parkland planting. At present it is not currently well known and as such tends to be overlooked for more familiar species. Like many Lime, the American Lime will tolerate most soil conditions, providing they are well drained and tends to be a useful choice for clay soils."
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"Tilia Americana Redmond, also commonly known as the American Lime, is a species of Lime native to Eastern North America. The cultivar Redmond originated in the 1920’s from Plumfield Nurseries, based in Nebraska, USA. The American Lime Redmond has bright green leaves which are large and lighter in colour than the species and turn a pale yellow in the autumn time. This lime has pretty creamy yellow flowers that appear in early to mid-summer and are pollinated by bees. Tilia Americana Redmond forms a pyramidal shape at maturity and does not suffer from aphid infestation and the associated “aphid drip” of many other Lime trees, making it a super selection for avenue and parkland planting here in the UK. At present it is not currently well known and as such tends to be overlooked for more familiar species."
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"Tilia cordata Greenspire (Lime Tree) is a very popular choice for urban planting where its uniformity is preferred over the native Tilia cordata. Maintaining a strong leader, it has a well branched crown through to maturity which distinguishes it over other selections as the premier clone of Tilia cordata. It thrives well on most soils and copes readily with harsh urban environments given enough soil to exploit."
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"Tilia x europea Pallida (A Clone of Common Lime) or Kaiser Linden is the Lime of the famous Unter den Linden in Berlin and has been highly rated for many years. A large tree of pyramidal form, Tilia x europea Pallida has pale green leaves with attractive green-yellow undersides. It thrives pretty much anywhere and is tolerant of most soils. Quick to grow and establish, care should be taken to avoid hard areas that could be affected by aphid drip."
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"The Weeping Silver Lime is perhaps the most graceful of all large, weeping trees. As its common name suggests, this Lime tree has large leaves which are Silver on the underside, producing a flowing display of shimmery foliage that is extremely effective on breezy days. The flowers are richly scented but narcotic to bees, giving this tree its aphid resistant benefit. The autumn colour is classic for a Lime tree; a vivid display of yellows that appears fairly early in autumn. This tree is fast growing and reaches a considerable height as a mature tree, circa 20m. This cultivation has a domed shape crown and although weeping, generally looks more open and rounded in habit than other species that are classified as weeping in shape. Tilia tomentosa Petiolaris is a significant specimen at maturity so it is important to plant this tree with space to fulfill its true capabilities, it is therefore best suited to parkland and very large gardens."
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"Tilia platyphyllos is a fast growing tree which reaches significant heights and widths at maturity. It has luscious foliage which gives the tree a healthy appearance all year round. This tree has a roughly fissured bark which, unlike other Limes, tends not to sucker too much. The leaves are circular in shape and dark green. Like many Limes this tree has a lime yellow autumn colour and tends to lose its leaves early in the autumn period."
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Tilia tomentosa Brabant (Silver Lime) is rightly considered to be an excellent urban tree, coping with the rigours of city environments very well. With a more regularly pyramidal form than the species, Tilia tomentosa Brabant is just as large. It is very versatile, being suitable for urban settings, avenues, verges and parks. The striking silver undersides of its foliage makes it a wonderful tree for providing contrast within a landscape and the leaves turn a glorious yellow before falling in the autumn.
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Ulmus hollandica Dodoens (Elm) as a clone has moderate resistance to Dutch elm disease. A tough large tree, Ulmus hollandica Dodoens is good for verges and for avenues, and forms a broadly pyramidal crown. It is fast growing and a good choice for windy, exposed locations including coastal sites.
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Ulmus Lutece ('Nanguen' Elm) is a new hybrid of Elm which is resistant to Dutch Elm disease. The characteristics of this hybrid are a smooth stem, with its leaf and general appearance similar to native field elm. It's very hardy, wind resistant and tolerant of summer drought and winter waterlogging. Tends to begin leafing later in spring and also to drop in late autumn, around the end of November. Fast growing in well drained soil of any type. Suitable as a specimen tree, coastal, or urban planting. Will grow to a height of up to 10 to 15 metres.
