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Whitebeam: (Sorbus aria lutescens) Grows to 12m. They have silvery leaves when young.

Mountain ash- Rowan: These are Sorbus again but have the cluster of small leaflets on each leaf. They are slender trees and have white flowers in summer followed by attractive berries in autumn and winter.

Here are some of the more popular varieties.

Sorbus Joseph rock: These have yellow berries with bright red leaves in autumn.

Sorbus Aucuparia: These have red berries. This is the native Rowan.

Sorbus Commixta: These have orange berries.

Sorbus November pink: These have pink berries

Maple or Sycamore: (Acer) the common Sycamore is an Acer that is extremely fast growing and hardy. These may be too large for your plot, reaching a height of 10m or more. Don’t let this put you off Acers, there are others that make ideal garden trees. Popular varieties include: -

Acer Crimson King: These have purple leaves.

Acer Drummondii: With yellow variegation on the leaves.

Acer Worlii: Golden yellow leaves.

Silver Birch: (Betula Pendula) could grow to 12m, they have attractive bark, generally white, yellow catkins in spring and leaves that turn yellow in the autumn. They will thrive in most soil types – but they are shallow rooted. They need to be well staked and well watered in dry weather. Don’t plant underneath them, as other plants will take the available water.
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