Large Gardens & Open Spaces

The following trees from our collection grow to impressive stature so are suitable for large gardens, woods or open spaces unless they are grown in planters, with adequate feeding & watering, or even given the bonsai treatment. 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
Beech
(Fagus sylvatica)		 7m x 5m
30m
 Good spring & autumn colour Protects from lightening.
Scots Pine
(Pinus sylvestris)		 7m x 3m
35m
 Grey green evergreen & cones Essence used for medicinal infusions.
English Oak
(Quercus robur)		 7m x 5m 35m Magnificent, mighty oak. Worshiped by ancients. A link with British history
Small Leafed Lime
(Tilia cordata)		 8m x 3m
25m
 Fragrant blossom, very long lived. Femininity & fertility. Good for honey.

 

 
     
   

 

 

  
 

 
     

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