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Lucho

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Which tree?
« on: December 22, 2007, 12:45:49 »
I've convinced my wife we have room for one more small-ish tree in our garden and I'd like it to be wildlife-friendly. We want interest over as long a period as possible so was thinking either rowan or crabb apple. (blossom, fruit, autumn colour). Any thoughts?
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SueSteve

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Re: Which tree?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2007, 15:19:53 »
I like Silver Birch - good colour in the trunk, dappled light in summer, fairly cheap, and a good choice for wildlife.
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Sue
Lottie at Upton St Leonards, Gloucester
Lottie owner since 11th April 2007.
Still in the plot   36 Leeks, 1x rows parsnips, 2x  rows chard, psb, broccoli, 5 rows garlic, 1 row swede, lots of onions - started in rows, but the birds had them and now they are random!!

Paulines7

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Re: Which tree?
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2007, 18:18:13 »
We have planted a few trees this Autumn and my favourite one is the Kashmir Sorbus.  (I hope the link works).
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x311/7stephenson/KashmirSorbus.jpg

I also like Himalayan birches as I love the peeling bark.  We now have three different varieties as well as the Native Silver Birch and several types of Malus with different colour berries. 

You may find this site interesting.  http://www.hedging.co.uk/acatalog/index.html
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