Barcham Trees - Sheltered Site

Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum'

admin — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:19:01 +0100

A smaller tree than its parent, Acer cappadocium, this attractive tree flushes a bright yellow in the spring and retains this splendour through to the autumn.

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 palmatum (Japanese Maple) 'Osakuzuki'

ellen — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:35:52 +0100

The best of all Japanese Maples for red autumn colour.

Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) Purpurea

ellen — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:54:02 +0100

A superb tree for those who like purple foliage.

Acer palmatum Fireglow (Japanese Maple)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:50:47 +0100

Developed around 1977, this is thought to be an improved clone of the superb ‘Bloodgood’. In truth there is little to choose between them so try not to agonise over the choice!

Albizia julbrissin Umbrella (Silk Tree)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:07:50 +0100

A native of Iran and China, this small and compact form tolerates our climate only if planted in protected and south facing southern England.

Butta capitata (Jelly Palm)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:11:57 +0100

A native of Brazil and Uruguay, this small palm slowly makes a tree about 5 metres tall.

Camellia sasanqua

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:20:50 +0100

Introduced in the early 1800s and a native of China and Japan, this acid loving small tree is grown at Barcham as a full standard.

Catalpa bignonioides (Indian Bean Tree) 'Aurea'

admin — Fri, 26 May 2006 16:30:36 +0100

The golden leaved form of the superb Indian Bean Tree.

Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress)

admin — Tue, 30 May 2006 12:23:06 +0100

The Italian Cypress is surely one of the most beautiful and evocative trees in the world!