Silver Birch has a slender crown with silvery a white trunk which becomes fissured and black with age at the base. Branches are pendulous with broadly ovate leaves. Silver Birches are commonly planted in clumps of at least 5 trees. These trees are spectacular in Winter when they have no leaves and show off their magnificent bark on the trunk. Planted in front of a dark background will show off its bark. Spectacular when used in conjunction with night lighting. Also known as the European White Birch. A native of Asia and Europe.

Suited to street plantings, parks and gardens. Can be planted as an individual tree or in clumps. The trunk is grey when young which turns to white as it ages. Bright green foliage turning pale yellow in Autumn. Produces long pale green catkins. Deciduous tree growing to (10 x 5m).

This birch has pure white bark which does not fissure at the base of the tree. Has glandular warty twiggy branches with serrated leaves. Produces catkins

Sometimes known as the Southern Catalpa and a native of the United States. Grows 15-18m high with a short thick trunk to 1m wide with grey/brown bark. Leaves are very large, heart shaped and green. Leaves are fully grown when flower clusters appear and cover the whole tree. Flowers are white trumpet shaped and grow in panicles. Produces a long (20-40cm) bean which very often stays on the tree late into Winter. An unusual deciduous tree to add to a garden collection.

Rapidly growing deciduous tree up to 25m tall. Its grey/green leaves turn to yellow shades through Autumn whilst its flowers are fairly inconspicuous and green with no petals.The Nettles smooth grey bark is eye-catching with ridges and warts. Grows in light sand to medium loam soil. Tolerates drought and requires well drained sunny sites. Great ornamental tree.