The Right Tree in the Right Place!
Planting the right tree in the right place is the most critical decision for tree growers.
Selecting species that are well-suited to the site's conditions and soil type ensures trees
thrive with minimal maintenance, optimising growth and longevity.
Choosing the wrong species, however, leads to poor performance and eventual losses,
regardless of the level of care and upkeep provided.
Observation is the most reliable starting point. Assess the site and identify tree species already thriving in the immediate area.
For instance, if the site is damp and supports alder, consider planting alder or similar species such as
poplar, birch, willow, or whitethorn, which are well-adapted to wet conditions.
When in doubt—particularly for large-scale planting—consulting a professional is essential.
Soil testing and expert advice can help in making informed decisions, avoiding costly mistakes and
ensuring the long-term success of your planting efforts.
URBAN STREETS & CONFINED SPACES
NATIVE TREES
Birch (Betula pendula)
Cherry (Prunus padus ‘Fastigiata’)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia varieties)
NON - NATIVE & ORNAMENTAL
Ash (Fraxinus ornus ‘Obelisk’)
Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck’)
Chanticleer Pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’)
Elm (Ulmus ‘Lobel’ and U.‘Dodoens’)
Field Maple (Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’)
Lime (Tilia cordata ‘Green Spire’)
Oak (Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’)
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna)
INDUSTRIAL AREAS
NATIVE TREES
Alder (Alnus species)
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Birch (Betula pendula and B. pubescens)
Bird cherry (Prunus padus)
Crab (Malus sylvestris)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Poplar (Populus tremula)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Willow (Salix species)
Yew (Taxus baccata)
NON - NATIVE & ORNAMENTAL
Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Lime (Tilia x europaea, T. platyphyllos and cultivars)
Maples (Acer platanoides and cultivars)
Plane (Platanus species)
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus and cultivars)
Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier species)
COLD, EXPOSED SITES
NATIVE TREES
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Birch (Betula pendula)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
Oak (Quercus robur)
Poplar (Populus tremula)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
Yew (Taxus baccata)
NON - NATIVE & ORNAMENTAL
Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Lime (Tilia cordata)
Larches (Larix species)
Pines (Pinus nigra and others)
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus and cultivars)
Spruces (Picea sitchensis and others)
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
DAMP SITES
NATIVE TREES
Alder (Alnus species)
Birch (Betula pubescens)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Poplar (Populus tremula)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Willow (Salix species)
NON - NATIVE & ORNAMENTAL
Caucasian Wing Nut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia)
Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier lamarckii
HEAVY, CLAY SOILS
NATIVE TREES
Alder (Alnus species)
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Birch (Betula pendula)
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Crab (Malus sylvestris)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Oak (Quercus robur and Q. petraea)
Poplar (Populus tremula)
Willow (Salix species)
Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
Yew (Taxus baccata)
NON - NATIVE & ORNAMENTAL
Caucasian Wing Nut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia)
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Firs (Abies species)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Lime (Tilia species)
Maples (Acer platanoides and cultivars)
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus and cultivars)
Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier lamarckii)
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)
SHALLOW SOILS
NATIVE TREES
Birch (Betula pendula)
Crab (Malus sylvestris)
Cherry (Prunus padus and P. avium)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
Yew (Taxus baccata)
NON - NATIVE & ORNAMENTAL
Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Maples (Acer platanoides)
Pines (Pinus nigra and others)
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
COASTAL AREAS
NATIVE TREES
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Holly (Ilex)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Oak (Quercus robur and Q. petraea)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) Poplar (Populus tremula and P. alba)
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo)
Willow (Salix species)
Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
NON - NATIVE & ORNAMENTAL
Eucalypt (Eucalyptus species)
Holm oak (Quercus ilex)
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus and cultivars)
Spanish chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Turkey oak (Quercus cerris)