Poor and acid soils

Downy Birch tree

This British native birch tree is the best choice for planting on wet sites. It is completely hardy throughout Britain and will provide shelter for other species of trees planted nearby. Downy birch i...[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]

Rowan Mountain Ash tree

A native species seen at its best amongst the acid rocky uplands of the north and in Wales. Its display of golden leaves and bunches of radiant scarlet berries on a fine October day is a memorable sig...[more]

Sessile Oak tree

Of the two common oaks in Britain this species tends to prefer moister, rocky upland sites in the west. It is native to Europe, including Britain and Asia Minor. There are many forms, some of which ar...[more]

Silver Birch tree

Silver birch is one of the most recognised and popular trees in Britain.  Its silvery white bark and drooping branches make this a very decorative tree for planting both as a landscape tr...[more]

Sweet Chestnut tree

Sweet chestnuts roasting on an open fire at Christmas, whilst in the kitchen preparations are underway in making chestnut stuffing.  A lovely thought but unfortunately our summers are too cool...[more]

Austrian Pine tree

The pure form of P. nigra, sometimes called var. austrica, is easily confused with the much more widely planted Corsican pine. Old trees tend to be heavily branched and less monopodial. This is a good...[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]