Beech trees are large native trees with smooth grey bark and oval leaves. They produce triangular nuts held in woody cases in the autumn which in some years, known as mast years, can occur in vast quantities.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
Trees support 100s of other living things. This tree provides a large benefit to insects (biomass of foliage insects).
One of our native Cherry trees, this one is also known as Wild Cherry or Gean. It can become a relatively large tree (for a Cherry). It has lovely white blossom in April followed by small cherries, much in demand by birds, which ripen in July.
A cultivar of our native Wild Cherry, Plena has double white flowers, can become a large tree, and is one of the later Cherries to flower in April.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
The graceful Silver Birch is a native tree and is characterised by pendulous branches and black marks on the base of the trunk in older trees.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
Trees support 100s of other living things. This tree provides a large benefit to insects (biomass of foliage insects).
One of the parents of the hybrid Common Lime, this tree has small round heart-shape leaves. It produces wood that is ideal for carving.
A cultivar maintaining a neat conical shape.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
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As the summer draws to a close, there are one or two tree species that actually start flowering.
One of these is the Japanese Pagoda Tree which comes into flower in late August and can keep going until the start of October. The trouble with this species is that it needs a warm summer to ensure good flowering, and this year, in London at least, it's been a bit disappointing. So while it's warmed up in September, it might not be enough to ensure we see many flowers this year. The best thing to do then, is make a note of where your nearest tree is, hope for a warmer summer in 2022, and come back next September!
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