Barcham Trees - wet/dry soils

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.

Betula nigra (River Birch)

admin — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:39:43 +0100

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

Eucalyptus debeuzevillei (Snow Gum)

admin — Tue, 30 May 2006 13:46:12 +0100

One of the hardiest of all Eucalyptus, being a native of the high mountains of south east Australia.

Koelreuteria paniculata (Pride of India)

admin — Tue, 30 May 2006 17:52:43 +0100

Also known as the Golden Rain Tree, this was introduced from China in the 1760s.

Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle) 'Rosea'

admin — Tue, 30 May 2006 22:20:21 +0100

This selection of the Crape Myrtle is not totally hardy, and is best grown in the very mildest areas of Britain.

Populus alba (White Poplar)

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 15:31:52 +0100

The fast growing White Poplar is ideal for exposed and coastal plantings.

Salix alba 'Chermesina' (Scarlet Willow)

admin — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:48:47 +0100

This Willow is also known by the cultivar name of 'Britzensis'.

Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress)

admin — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:42:29 +0100

The Swamp Cypress is the best conifer for wet soils.

Wet/Dry Soils

ellen — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:59:00 +0000

The extremes in weather conditions that the UK seems to be experiencing at present and over the past few years will no doubt have implications upon species selection in the future.

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