Average Gardens

The following trees from our collection only achieve small statue at maturity so are ideal for small gardens. Other trees from our collection can be grown in planters, given adequate feeding & watering, or even given the bonsai treatment if space if even tighter! Click on the tree name for a fuller description and picture.

Common Name (Botanical name)	Size at 10 yrs (ht x spread)	Height when mature	Key Features	Associated Beliefs/Other info
Italian Alder (Alnus cordata)	8m x 2m	25m	Glossy leaves. lovely shape. "Cones" and catkins	Introduced in 1820 Fixes nitrogen so fertilises poor soil
Field Maple (Acer campestre)	5m x 3m	25m	Great autumn colour	Used to make syrup & wine
Silver Birch (Betula pendula)	8m x 5m	15m	Fast growing, graceful with white bark.	Beating, sweeping & massaging. Tree letter B