Laurus nobilis is a dense, evergreen small tree or shrub, with aromatic leaves that are commonly used as food flavouring.

Sometimes called “the mother of the forest” Beech is native to Western and Central Europe, adapting best to a maritime climate. It is native to the South of England, but has now naturalized throughout Britain and Ireland.

Common Oak Tree: Height: Up to 40m (130ft). Bark: Pale grey with deep ridges. Leaf: Green with irregular (5-9) deep lobes, oval Flowers Male: drooping catkins. Female: inconspicuous on short stalks. Fruit: Ovoid, long stalked nuts, one third to half enclosed on a cup (acorn). Flowers: May.

Lime Tree: Height: Reaching 25m – some exceeding 40m. Bark: Long ridges, cracks and sprouting bosses. Leaves: More upright in crown

Common Name: Norway maple. Genus: Acer. Species: platanoides. Cultivar: ‘Crimson King’. Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade. Soil type: Any reasonable soil. Height: 10m. Spread: 5m.

Rowan Tree: Common Name: Rowan Tree. Genus: Sorbus. Cultivar: aucuparia. Height: Up to 15m. Bark: Smooth, silver grey. Leaf: Alternate, pinnate with a terminal leaflet and two rows of long oblong serrated leaflets.

Silver Birch Tree – Betula pendula can grow up to 30m but is rarely seen above 20m. Its bark is silver white with black fissures. It has a green, triangular toothed edge leaf. It flowers male and female catkins which are borne on the same tree, Male: Yellow drooping. Female: Green and upright later pendulous. It fruits winged seeds which are borne in the catkins.