Betula papyrifera
Paper birch Ht 20-30m
Northern North America. Broadly conical, deciduous. Bark white, peeling in thin layers, pale pinkish-orange when freshly exposed. Leaves relatively large, bright yellow in autumn. Yields hard white timber.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Timber
- Firewood
- Erosion control
- Shelter
Betula jacquemontii
White bark Himalayan birch Ht 15-25m
Broadly conical, deciduous. White bark and large dark green leaves. Long hanging male catkins in spring. One of the best ornamental birches. Seed raised from selected parents free from birch rust.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Firewood
- Erosion control
- Shelter
Wisteria sinensis
Chinese wisteria (ex seed) Ht 5-10m
Vigorous climber, twining anti-clockwise, deciduous. Will climb into a tree and can be trained on a pergola or fence. Fragrant mauve flowers in long racemes before the leaves.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Climber
- Deciduous
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
Ulmus parvifolia
Lacebark or Chinese elm Ht 10-15m
Broadly spreading, deciduous. Small leaves which may persist into winter in mild climates. Patterned brown bark in winter. Used as a shelter tree on exposed sites. Can tolerate tar sealed car parks.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Erosion control
- Shelter
Tilia cordata
Small-leaved lime Ht 20-30m
Europe and W Asia. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Heart shaped leaves turn yellow in autumn. Small fragrant flowers attractive to bees. Tolerates limestone soils.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
- Tolerates limestone soils
Cotinus coggygria (OG grown)
European smoke bush Ht 2.5-4m
Broadly spreading, deciduous. Fawn coloured, plume-like inflorescences 15-20cm long in profusion in December/January turning smokey grey. Good autumn colours of yellow to red.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Deciduous
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive autumn colours - orange
- Attractive autumn colours - red
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
Cladrastis kentuckea (syn lutea)
American yellow wood Ht 10-15m
S.E. USA. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Compound leaves, bright yellow in autumn. White, slightly fragrant pea-like flowers hanging in 45cm panicles in early summer. Wood heavy, very hard, strong and close-grained. Produces yellow dye.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura tree Ht 15-30m
Himalaya to Japan. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Attractive layered foliage on branches tending to droop, turning yellow, pink or purple in autumn and giving off a strong gingerbread scent. Must have moist soils.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive autumn colours - red
- Attractive autumn colours - purple
Carpinus japonica
Japanese hornbeam Ht 10-15m
Broadly spreading, deciduous. Finer form and leaves than C. betulus. Makes an attractive garden tree with pendant hop-like fruits in the
late summer. Yellow autumn colour.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Hedging
Betula ermanii
Erman's or Gold birch Ht 15-20m
Broadly conical, deciduous. Pure white to pinkish white bark, peeling in thin rolls. Dark green leaves, golden in autumn. Long drooping male catkins in spring. A lovely rust free birch, very vigorous, highly recommended. Suitable for firewood.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Firewood
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