Barcham Trees - Moist Soil

Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 00:45:00 +0100

The paperbark maple was introduced from central China in 1901 by the renowned plant hunter Ernest "Chinese" Wilson.

Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 00:55:30 +0100

This cultivar of the box maple was developed in the Netherlands in the mid 1970s.

Acer negundo (Box Maple)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 00:48:44 +0100

The box maple is also sometimes known as Boxelder, referring to the wood, which is white like box, and to the leaf, which is like elder. Its other names include ashleaf maple and Manitoba maple!

Alnus glutinosa (Common Alder)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 14:53:43 +0100

The common alder was once used for the production of clogs in northern England.

Alnus incana (Grey Alder) 'Aurea'

admin — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:55:46 +0100

A truly delightful form of grey alder with a long period of interest.

Alnus incana (Grey Alder) 'Laciniata'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 16:40:22 +0100

This form of the grey alder has been grown since the early 1860s.

Alnus spaethii

ellen — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:23:32 +0100

Of origin and dating from 1908, this fast growing tree of medium size has a rounded habit and is good as a park and street tree.

Amelanchier arborea (Juneberry) 'Robin Hill'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 16:57:46 +0100

This tree has several common names, including Juneberry, Serviceberry and Snowy Mespilus!

Amelanchier lamarckii (Juneberry)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 17:28:42 +0100

A simply stunning sight when in full bloom!

Betula nigra (River Birch)

admin — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:39:43 +0100

Also known as the Red Birch, this is one of the very best trees for wet soils.