Barcham Trees - Fast Growing

Abies grandis (Giant Fir)

ellen — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:43:08 +0100

Native to North America where it can grow up to 75 metres in height; this fast growing conifer was introduced by David Douglas in 1830.

Acer campestre Queen Elizabeth (Field Maple)

admin — Thu, 18 May 2006 10:37:39 +0100

This fairly new American cultivar of the field maple is also known as Evelyn.

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!

Acer platanoides (Norway Maple)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 01:03:18 +0100

The Norway maple, as its name suggests, is a native of Norway southwards, but not of Britain.

Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) 'Deborah'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 11:22:33 +0100

This Norway maple cultivar looks good from early spring to its final burst of autumn colour.

Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 11:44:38 +0100

A native of central and southern Europe, the Sycamore has long been naturalised in Britain.

Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 13:53:41 +0100

A fast growing maple.

Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 14:46:37 +0100

The Tree of Heaven does well even in the most inhospitable of environments!

Alnus cordata (Italian Alder)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 14:49:48 +0100

Originating in southern Italy, the Italian Alder was introduced to Britain in 1820.

Alnus incana (Grey Alder)

ellen — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:18:15 +0100

A really hardy and tough smaller to medium tree, capable of coping with cold, wet soils and exposed situations.