Sorbus aria (whitebeam) is an ornamental tree loved by garden birds. White five-petal flowers in May and red berries in late summer/autumn. Thick, green oval leaves, toothed with white felt-like hair on the underside. Change to a rich russet colour before falling in autumn. Flowers pollinated by insects; berries favoured by birds; and leaves [...]
Different species available, including betula pendula (silver birch). Iconic silver bark, which sheds like tissue paper. Small green triangular toothed leaves, fading to yellow in autumn; produces catkins. Light, open canopy where grasses, mosses, bluebells and violets are encouraged to grow. Provides food and habitat for over 300 insect species; birds nest in the [...]
Various species available, including acer campestre (field maple). Shiny green five-lobed leaves, cup shaped yellow-green clustered flowers and winged seed pods. Loved by aphids, ladybirds and hoverflies; moths eat the leaves; birds and bees visit for pollen; and small mammals eat the fruits. Tolerates most well drained soil types.
Numerous species available, including prunus avium (wild cherry), prunus padus (bird cherry) and prunus accolade (ornamental cherry). Seasonal blossom from white through a range of pinks. Green leaves turning to yellow/gold/bronze/orange/red seasonally, depending on the variety. Loved by bees. Tolerates most well drained soil types.
Medium to fast Growing (20-60cm/year). Supports nesting birds, insects and small mammals. Deer resistant. Broad leaves in green or purple, turning to yellows, coppers and reds, depending on the variety in autumn. Likes well drained soils and copes with full sun or partial shade.
Fast growing (40-60cm/year). Particularly supportive of birds and insects. Pure white flowers against dark stems in spring, mid-green foliage and produces blue sloes in autumn, thorny. Thrives in multiple non-waterlogged soil types. Copes with full sun or semi-shade and exposure to wind.
Fast growing (30-60cm/year). Supports insects, birds and small mammals. Deer resistant. Glossy dark green leaves white blossom in spring, red fruit in autumn. Dense and thorny. Hardy, thrives in moist, but well-drained soil and copes with full sun or shade. Prune mature plants (over 4ft) during winter months when dormant.
Smokeless Ovoids are ground anthracite, reformed and bound with mollasses. They are black, smooth and oval shaped and are used as a more clean and efficient substitute for coal.
Smokeless ovoids burn hotter, cleaner and longer than traditional house coal. They are approved by the government for clean air zones as better for the environment, your health and your chimney lining.
