Barcham Trees - Trees for a Purpose

Autumn Colour

ellen — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:34:32 +0100

Trees with good autumn colour are a welcome addition to any planting scheme.

Trees with good autumn colour are a welcome addition to any planting scheme, here are a few that are not to be missed!

Avenue Trees

ellen — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:28:09 +0100

The selection of tree species to create an avenue does not need to be restricted in any way, as many trees will give an impressive impact when planted in this manner.

Selecting a tree species for an avenue is very much dependant upon the site and the personal preferences of the parties involved. Here are just a few ideas................

Bark Interest

ellen — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:21:16 +0100

There are many situations in which a scheme is required to provide all year round interest; commonly the solution may be to use evergreens however this can provide a bland and dull landscape which does not vary throughout the seasons.

Trees with attractive bark are a welcome addition to any planting scheme, providing all year round interest; here are a few that are not to be missed!

Clay Soils

ellen — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:39:55 +0000

It is important to select the correct species when the destination soil is predominantly clay.

Choosing the perfect tree for a clay site can be tricky; let us help you make the right choices.

Edible Fruits

ellen — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:57:35 +0000

The following trees produce fruits that are suitable for human consumption; they are tasty too!

Good enough to eat!

Edible Nuts

ellen — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:43:44 +0000

The following trees produce nuts that are suitable for human consumption; they are tasty too!

Good enough to eat!

Evergreen Specimens

ellen — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:20:45 +0000

Evergreen trees have the distinct benefit that they remain with foliage all year round.

Exposed and Coastal Sites

ellen — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:48:01 +0100

Selecting trees to withstand the perils of being planted in coastal and exposed conditions is perhaps a little easier than you might expect, for the simple reason we know the species that will survive!

Choosing the perfect tree for a coastal or exposed site can be tricky; let us help you make the right choices.

Extreme pH

ellen — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:21:10 +0000

It is important to select the correct species when the destination soil exhibits extreme pH, either high alkalinity or acidity.

Choosing the perfect tree for a site exhibiting extreme pH can be tricky; let us help you make the right choices.

Golden Foliage

ellen — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:40:01 +0100

Specimens with yellow foliage are an extremely popular choice and tend to be used in contrast with more bland green leaved trees in order to add interest and brighten up a landscape.

Trees with Golden foliage are an extremely popular choice. Here are a few that Barcham recommend.