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.