Trees and Shrubs
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broad, green on both surfaces.
It is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree, reaching 20 - 30 m (rarely 40 m) tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m diameter. The leaves are diamond-shaped to triangular, 5 - 8 cm long and 6 - 8 cm
Populus Nigra - Black Poplar
It is a very hardy species and tolerates long, cold winters and short summers, and grows naturally inside the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia. Its leaves tremble in even light wind, and are the source for its botanical name.
Prunus Avium - Wild Cherry
human food for several thousands of years.
A species of cherry, native to Europe, flowers are produced in early spring at the same time as the new leaves, with five pure white petals, yellowish stamens. Wild Cherries have been an item of
Prunus Cerasifera - Cherry Plum
It is a large shrub or small tree reaching 6-15 m tall, with deciduous leaves 4-6
cm long. It is one of the first European trees to flower in spring, often starting
in mid February
Prunus laurocerasus has been widely planted as an ornamental plant in temperate regions worldwide, and has become naturalised widely in some areas. It is often used for screening, and also as a mass
Prunus Laurocerasus - Cherry Laurel
landscape and ground cover plant.
small tree or large shrub 8-16 m tall.
Native to northern Europe and northern Asia, growing even north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. Its flowers in racemes, which are hermaphroditic and pollinated by bees and flies; it is a deciduous
Prunus Padus - Bird Cherry
Prunus Spinosa - Blackthorn
shortly before the leaves in early spring, and are hermaphroditic
A deciduous large shrub - small tree growing to 5m tall, with blackish bark and dense, stiff, spiny branches. The leaves are oval and flowers have five slightly creamy-white petals; they are produced
Pseudotsuga Taxifolia - Douglas Fir
The Douglas-firs are medium-size to large or very large evergreen trees, to 20 - 100m tall. The leaves are flat and needle-like, generally resembling those of the firs. The female cones are pendulous, with persistent scales
Pyrus Communis - Wild Pear
Native to central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia. The European Pear is one
of the most important fruits of temperate regions, being the species from which
most orchard pear cultivars grown in Europe.
Populus alba - White Poplar
The White Poplar grows in moist sites, sometimes by watersides, in regions with hot
summers and cold to mild winters. It requires abundant light and ample moisture,
and stands up well to flood water and slightly acidic
soils.
Pyracantha Coccinea - Firethorn
situations where an impenetrable barrier is required.
Orange Charmer - Valuable ornamental plants, grown in gardens for their decorative flowers and fruit, often very densely borne. Their dense thorny structure makes them particularly valued in
Pyracantha Coccinea - Firethorn
situations where an impenetrable barrier is required.
Red Column - Valuable ornamental plants, grown in gardens for their decorative flowers and fruit, often very densely borne. Their dense thorny structure makes them particularly valued in
