Wet areas

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. It fixes nitrogen ...[more]

Green Alder tree

This small tree or scrubby bush is an ideal plant for site improvement, wind stability and as a nurse to more valuable upland species. It originates in the central European Alps and the mountains of S...[more]

Grey Alder tree

This is a widely distributed aggressive pioneer species from mainland Europe and Russia, but it is not a British native. A subspecies (rugosa) occurs across North America. It is totally hardy in most ...[more]

Poplar (Aspen)

Even in the slightest of breeze the leaves of the Aspen can be heard rustling. The silver marked bark and the quiver foliage makes this tree extremely attractive.  A rapid growi...[more]

Poplar tree

Only fertile moist ground is suitable for poplar timber growing or biomass production. Once established, poplars are windfirm, although the most productive new European plants grow so fast that stakin...[more]

Willow tree

The genus Salix contains 300-500 species (taxonomists cannot agree). These may be dwarf shrubs, bushes or large trees. Many are suitable for ornamental use. Coppice and pollards of some provide superb...[more]

Douglas Fir tree

Apart from the coast redwood, douglas fir is the tallest tree growing on the North American west coast.  Named after the plant collector David Douglas who was a plant collector who introduced ...[more]

Japanese Larch tree

Japanese larch, introduced to Britain by John Veitch in 1861, is a well tried and tested forest tree especially in exposed places. It is also indispensable in an arboretum where it provides shelter...[more]

Lawson Cypress tree

Britain's most popular garden conifer planted for ornamental purposes and for hedging.  Only fencing is manufactured from the timber.  Good specimen tree as it grows slender but can reach...[more]

Sitka Spruce

For much of the twentieth century this species has been the mainstay of British upland forestry. It has provided the bulk of home produced pulpwood and softwood saw logs. More is probably known about ...[more]

Alder Buckthorn tree

In spite of its name this 5 metre shrub is not spiny. It is a British native ideal for damp peaty soils. It provides good cover and food for game birds. It is totally windfirm and completely hardy....[more]