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

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

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

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

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

The One-leaved Ash is a fast-growing tree which has been in cultivation since the late 1780s.

The Golden Ash looks particularly beautiful in winter.

The Weeping Ash makes a fine specimen tree in a park.

Introduced by the Forestry Commission in the mid 1940s, this cultivar of the Common Ash is an improved form, well suited to urban plantings.

A more refined form of the Common Ash, this retains a more uniform habit than the species.