"It’s almost impossible to summarise the significance of trees to us. Let’s only imagine that we did not have them and had thereby lost their connection to the past, their movement, their hospitality, their generosity and their usefulness to us and the entire ecosystem."
Sophie Churchill CEO, Chief Executive of the National Forest Company
Lordship Recreation Ground,
Haringey,
North London,
N17
Managed by: Trees for Cities
This site at Lordship Recreation Ground is near to the old stream, The Moselle. The site contains several features to create a diverse range of habitats including a Millennium ring of oak trees; a native woodland mixture of Oak, Cherry, Field Maple, Hornbeam and Hawthorn; and a wet woodland of native water loving trees such as Alder, Willow, Wild Service, Aspen and Downy Birch.
This is a rapidly growing tree that matures at about 60 years with a long trunk and narrow crown. It requires plenty of light and can be used as pioneer species. It can grow to 20m or higher and lives up to 150 years. Native throughout British Isles and most of Europe, very tolerant of water logged conditions whilst dormant.
Deciduous very hardy tree distinguished by its shimmering appearance. Grows to a maximum height of 20m and it matures at 50 years. It likes a wide range of habitats from wet lowland to mountain ledges but not dry habitats. Naturally found throughout Britain and Ireland, Europe, North Africa and North Asia.
Small rapid growing tree. Twigs break off with a sharp crack. Typically lives to 200 years but can live as long as 1000years. Found across the British Isles except Ireland.
A short lived smallish tree very similar to Silver Birch but with downy twigs and without the little warts found on silver birch. Slower growing than silver birch and more tolerant of cold and wet. It is common in North and West of Britain but believed to be native throughout British Isles.
Fast growing small tree or bush. Striking catkins in March. Grows to a height of 6-15 m. It is found in woods and hedgerows and is not restricted to wet places. Native throughout Britain and Ireland except outer Hebrides.
Deciduous small tree with long thin leaves that grows to a height of 16m. It is found by streams in association with Alder and downy birch but not waterlogged soils. Naturally found through Britain but commonest in England and throughout North Africa and parts of Asia.
Medium deciduous tree with brown berries rather rare and taken as an indicator of ancient woodland. Grows to a height of 26m and believed to be long lived. It likes clay and limestone in general, light demanding although can stand shading. Found with Rowan, Cherry, and Oak. Coppice strongly and will produce suckers. Found naturally in England, Europe, North Africa Caucuses and Middle East.
