Barcham Trees - Evergreen Trees

Abies koreana (Korean Fir)

ellen — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:22:08 +0100

Introduced in 1905 from Korea, this slow growing fir forms a stout compact tree at maturity and is characterised by its violet / purple cylindrical cones that can get to 7cm in length.

Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann/Caucasian Fir)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:45:57 +0100

Introduced from Northern Turkey in 1840, this striking conifer and risen steeply in popularity over recent years for being a ‘needle fast’ Christmas tree.

Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:07:20 +0100

This fast growing pioneer species is a native of Southern Australia and Tasmania and was introduced to the UK in 1820 but is only hardy down to about -5 Celsius.

Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle)

ellen — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:58:26 +0100

Sometimes referred to as the Chile Pine, this ancient slow growing tree is well known for its distinctive long slender branches densely covered with overlapping spiking leaves.

Buxus sempervirens Arborescens (Box)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:16:04 +0100

This large shrub can occasionally be classified as a small tree and is a clonal selection of common box that won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002

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.

Cedrus libani (Cedar of Lebanon)

ellen — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:51:57 +0100

Few trees, deciduous or evergreen, can compare with the beauty and elegance of a mature Cedar of Lebanon.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Columnaris Glauca

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:34:04 +0100

Raised in Boskoop, Holland, in the 1940s, this small and narrow conical tree has enormous garden or parkland appeal.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Stardust

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:44:56 +0100

Introduced from Holland in the 1960s, this outstanding yellow variety won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

Cryptomeria japonica Elegans (Japanese Cedar)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:24:09 +0100

Introduced by Thomas Lobb from Japan in 1854, this beautiful bushy conifer eventually makes a small tree at maturity.