Tree choices

[SteveA]

Honey Locust (if you can keep it under control).... I've read that it's supposed to be a good replacement for sweet chestnut.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_locust

[Adam M]

Catalpa bignonioides - favourite tree and favourite name

 

I prefer the way Metasequoia glyptostroboides rolls off the tongue. Tree is great too, autumn colour, grows like stink in the right conditions and is always a treat to see.

[Roylance1988]

The dawn redwoods one of my favourites too

[Lucan]

Magnolia has beautiful flowers. May be a "ClassicFM" choice but there's a reason they're so popular

 

There is a mature Magnolia obovata near me which is quite something when in flower

[Kveldssanger]

Pterocarya fraxinifolia, providing it with ample space to develop a truly majestic form. Gorgeous tree.

 

Also Tilia tomentosa and Tilia henryana. Both absolutely wonderful trees, as individual specimens.

[Ruskins Trees]

I would suggest:

 

1) Ask the client for their preferences / dislikes - no point having an arboretum of trees the client detests!

 

2) See what would thrive on the land (including protecting from Deer, rabbits, etc).

 

3) Check the client has the resources over the next five years to care for the trees to assist their establishment.

 

4) Ensure the trees have the space to mature (including layout /avenues/ vistas....) Right tree, right place.

 

5) Could be themed, geographical (native/american/chinese.. trees), leaf type, species, bark, autumn colours, age (trees from the age of dinosaurs / by age of introduction to Europe) or just a "riot" of different trees.

 

6) I like the idea of planting very long lived trees as opposed to those of short lived trees. Leaving a very long legacy!

[slack ma girdle]

Cheers peoples, good suggestions.

Ruskins, my client is coming up with a list as well, and we will compare and argue.

Squirrels are the only only issue, despite Bob's best efforts.

And i am going for a riot of trees

[Paul Cleaver]

Some good suggestions - don't forget Davidia involucrata

[Darrin Turnbull]

Birch,Lady of the woods. And Beech,Mother of the woods

[spandit]

If I'm allowed another go, aspen looks beautiful in a breeze