Flowering Trees

Flowering trees are primarily grown for their floral attractiveness, colour and sometimes their fruits. When choosing, factors such as the intensity, colour and duration of the flowers and fruit, and the season of bloom need to be taken into account. It is important to remember the importance of pruning, fertilising, and protecting flowering trees from insects and diseases.

Red Flowering Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Carnea)

This hybrid has very large, dark green leaves. Whilst pyramidal in shape when very young, the red horse chestnut slowly develops into a round, very dense tree. The tree blooms in late spring between May and June with soft pink and bright red flowers appearing in clusters. The tree also bears light brown round husks which are slightly prickly and contain glossy brown seeds.

Bird Cherry (Prunus Padus Albertii)

Conical when young, the bird cherry is a deciduous, spreading tree which is particularly suitable for spaces wider than 3 metres. This shrubby, woodland edge tree flourishes with fragrant almond scented white flowers in pendant spikes during late spring, followed by small, black fruits late summer. Dark green leaves often turn yellow-orange in autumn.

Turkey Oak (Quercus Cerris)

One of the fastest growing of the oak family, the robust turkey oak is characterised by its broad open crown. It is a deciduous, spreading tree with coarsely toothed leaves which resemble a turkey foot, slightly rough to touch. The tree bears acorns arranged on stalks which are up to 1 inch long. The turkey oak often grows in dry sandy soils and has a dark bark which becomes rough and thick with age.

Cut Leafed Mountain Ash (Sorbus auc. Asplenifolia)

This deciduous, small to medium tree stands elegant, upright and shapely with fern-like leaves. The cut leafed mountain ash bears deep rich crimson fruits in autumn. An outstanding variety.

Mountain Ash (Sorbus Commixta)

A small columnar tree when young, broadening slightly with maturity. The winter buds are long, sticky and pointed. The mountain ash leaves are smooth and glossy green, coppery when young but colouring richly in autumn. The tree bears large erect bunches of small, globular red and orange-red fruits. An ideal tree for colourful autumn foliage.