A-Z OF TREES
BLACK LOCUST (ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES
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Black locust trees are a native species of America and in the past it was heavily used for construction as the timber is very strong. It is now widely planted around the world both as an utilitarian and ornamental tree. It was introduced into the UK in 1636. In Exeter they are only planted as a ornamental tree and are found in many parks and green spaces. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 483 videos of Black locust throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 5,300 photos of Black locust throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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COMMON ALDER (ALNUS GLUTINOSA) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Common Alder is fairly common in Exeter and is more often a shrub rather than a tree. There are many Common alder shrubs along the banks of the river Exe. There are also two small trees between the back of the old bus station and Sidwell street. They produce very unusual cone-like fruits that often stay on the tree throughout the winter. As a native tree species it is important we keep the ones we have and continue to plant more. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 330 videos of Common alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the video library.
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have over 1300 photos of Common alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the video library.
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GREY ALDER (ALNUS INCANA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Grey Alder is not very common in Exeter but as it is so similar to Common alder it is often mixed up. There are a small number of Grey alder next to Cricklepit Mill and there is a medium sized one at the Cowick Barton playing fields. The key differences are the leaf shape and general structure of the tree. when compared to Common alder. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 280 videos of Grey alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1900 photos of Grey alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASH (COMMON) (FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Common Ash is also known as European Ash and is fairly common throughout Exeter. It is the third most common tree in the UK so you're quite likely to pass them by on a day to day basis. During the spring and summer the leaves are very showy and certainly add a splash of colour. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 360 videos of Common ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have thousands of photos of Common ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASH (NARROW LEAVED) [FRAXINUS ANGUSTIFOLIA] - NON-NATIVE
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Narrow leaved ash is a decidious tree and native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia. Across Exeter (UK) it is planted as an ornemental tree and is often found in parks and green spaces. It can also be planted as a street tree as the roots are more tolerant of drier soil conditions as well as being able to manage with compacted soil. However, the branches are known to be brittle so good care and maitenance will be needed if they are planted in a street.
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I have over 470 videos of Narrow leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 5,250 photos of Narrow leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASH (SINGLE LEAVED) [FRAXINUS ANGUSTIFOLIA 'VELTHEIMII'] - NON-NATIVE
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Single-leaved ash is a cultivar of Narrow leaved ash and is very rare across Exeter. As the name suggests it has one leaf rather than the usual 3 to 6 pairs of opposite spaced leaves that most Ash species have. It shares almost identical characteristics of Narrow leaved ash such as the dark buds and the curling branches. Interestingly it tends to flower a bit later than Narrow leaved ash and the flowers are usually present in April. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 370 videos of Single-leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3,460 photos of Single-leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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BLACK MULBERRY (MORUS NIGRA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Black mulberry is not native to the UK - which surprises quite a few people. There are quite a few good specimens across Exeter in such places as Heavitree park, Rougemont gardens and by the side of the Cathedral green. There are three main groups of mulberry which are black, red and white and there are many cultivars about which can make identification quite tricky. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 360 videos of Black mulberry throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1650 photos of Black mulberry throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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COMMON BEECH (FAGUS SYLVATICA) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Common Beech is a fairly widespread tree and is often found in parks and fields. It is native to the UK, although it's natural range is the South and South West of England. It does not like pollution so is not suited as a street tree. It is very easy to identify all year round and the fruit (Beech Nuts) are edible when prepared correctly. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 310 videos of Common beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the video library.
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I have over 1800 photos of Common beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the photo library.
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COPPER BEECH (FAGUS SYLVATICA F. PURPUREA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Much like Common Beech it is a fairly widespread tree and is often found in parks and fields. This fantastic tree is not classed as a native tree of the UK because it is an ornamental cultivar. As it shares so many characteristics of Common beech the growing habits, flowering and life cycle is much the same. It does not like pollution so is not suited as a street tree. It is very easy to identify all year round and the fruit (Beech Nuts) are edible when prepared correctly. When in leaf it really stands out. Please click on the photo to see the photos on Flickr.
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I have over 340 videos of Copper beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2700 photos of Copper beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ENGLISH OAK (QUERCUS ROBUR) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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English oak is the most common tree species in the UK so you're likely to spot one on your day to day travels. it is probably the best known and loved of our British native trees. It's scientific name is Quercus robur and the common names are pedunculate oak, European oak, common oak or English oak. The iconic acorns and lobbed leaves make this a great tree to study and work with. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 450 videos of English oak throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3,500 photos of English oak throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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CUT-LEAVED BEECH (FAGUS SYLVATICA ASPLENIFOLIA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Cut-leaf beech is quite rare in comparison to Common beech and Copper beech. These unusual trees are not classified as a native species of the UK because it is an ornamental cultivar. Other than the 'cut leaves' it shares many characteristics of Common beech which can make identification difficult during the winter. It does not like pollution so is not suitable as a street tree. When in leaf it is particularly stunning - especially under the deep canopy. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 210 videos of Cut-leaf beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1100 photos of Cut-leaf beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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DAWN REDWOOD (METASEQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES) - NON NATIVE
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The Dawn redwood is an endangered species so additional care should be taken by owner land owners lucky enough to have them. They are native to China and were only recently discovered in 1944. Up until then they were believed to be extinct. Luckily groups of people helped to collect the seeds which were then planted throughout the world. This is a success story in itself as many tree species have gone extinct before any attempts were made to save them
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I have over 210 videos of Dawn redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 890 photos of Dawn redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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GIANT REDWOOD (SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM) - NON NATIVE
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The Giant redwood goes by many names and it is one of the most well known trees throughout the world. They are the largest tree by mass - but not the tallest - that title goes to the Coastal redwood. In Exeter there are a few Giant redwood trees and they are easy to spot. There is a medium sized one on Dix's field which is within the city centre boundary and also a slightly smaller one at Pinces Gardens. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 220 videos of Giant redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 900 photos of Giant redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW (SALIX × SEPULCRALIS VAR. CHRYSOCOMA) - NON NATIVE
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There are many types of weeping willow but the Golden weeping willow really stands out especially in the spring time. Like all willows they prefer moist or wet soil but will still grow in drier soils. For this reason they are nearly always found by rivers, streams and lakes. There are three fantastic Golden weeping willows at Exe bridges which I have studied for over a year. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 770 videos of Golden weeping willow throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have 7800 photos of Golden weeping willow throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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HANDKERCHIEF TREE (DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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There are very few Handkerchief trees in Exeter which is a shame as they are particularity stunning trees. It gets in names from the way the flowers hang from the tree which are like handkerchiefs. It also goes by the name of the Dove tree, Ghost tree and the Pocket Handkerchief tree. The flowers are usually in full bloom in May. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 370 vidoes of Handkerchief tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2,100 photos of Handkerchief tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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HORNBEAM (CARPINUS BETULUS) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Hornbeam is a deciduous broadleaf tree native to the south of the UK, but widely planted elsewhere. It can be found easily throughout Exeter as both trees and hedges. One of the best specimens can be found in the St Thomas pleasure grounds of Exeter. It can sometimes be confused with Common beech from a distance, but when you get close up there are striking differences. Please click on the photo for more details.
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HORSE CHESTNUT (AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Horse Chestnut trees are better known as Conker trees and we have a fair few across Exeter. There is a small one at the bottom of Frog street and a large on on the Cathedral green. They are a non-native species but are well known to most people across the UK. The flowers are very striking and the conkers are often collected by kids to play with. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have 400 videos of Horse Chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2,300 photos of Horse Chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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INDIAN BEAN TREE (CATALPA BIGNONIOIDES) - NON NATIVE
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Indian bean trees are not a very common sight in Exeter which is a shame as they are very showy trees when in flower (July). There is a good sized tree in the St Thomas pleasure grounds and also two along the Alphington road opposite Sainsburys. Although they are commonly known as the Indian bean tree they do not come from India or make beans. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 450 videos of Indian bean tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3650 photos of Indian bean tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ITALIAN ALDER (ALNUS CORDATA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES
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As the name suggests it is native to Italy - mainly the Southern parts. It is not as widely planted as the Common alder although it is happy with most soli types and locations. There are good sized Italian alders at the St Thomas pleasure grounds. Haven Banks and also Cowick Barton playing fields. Although it shares many charactertics of the Common alder it grows much taller and the catkins and cones are larger. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 430 videos of Italian alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2,690 photos of Italian alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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LONDON PLANE (PLATANUS × ACERIFOLIA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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The history of the London plane is not very clear - but they are the most numerous tree in London! They go by many names such as Maple leaved plane or Hybrid plane. As far as we know the London plane tree is a hybrid between the Oriental plane and the American plane tree. There are quite a few in Exeter and they are excellent street trees as they can survive various stresses and pollutants of urban living. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 450 videos of London plane throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3200 photos of London plane throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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MAIDENHAIR (GINKGO BILOBA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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There are a fair few Maidenhair trees within the parks and green spaces of Exeter and are easy to identify all year round. Currently this tree is on the endangered species list so further planting of these great trees is great news. It is an ancient tree species and often considered a fossil tree. For quite some time it was classed as an extinct species as only fossil remains were left for study. In 1691 a German naturalist named Engelbert Kaempf discovered living trees in Japan. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 330 videos of Maidenhair throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2350 photos of Maidenhair throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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RED HORSE CHESTNUT (AESCULUS × CARNEA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES
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Red Horse Chestnut trees are not as common as the Horse Chestnut in Exeter, but are much the same. The key difference is the colour of the flowers. Instead of being white they range from pink to red as there are several cultivars. They usually flower a bit later than European Horse Chestnut and is typically between May and June. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 240 videos of Red Horse chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1,700 photos of Red Horse chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ROWAN (SORBUS AUCUPARIA) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Rowan trees are fairly common throughout Exeter and are often planted in parks, gardens or as street trees. As a native species of the UK the provide a great amount of benefit for our wildlife. Rowan is one of the few trees that can grow and thrive in high altitudes which is why they do well in the Scottish Highlands. Please click on the photo for more details.
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SILVER BIRCH (BETULA PENDULA) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Silver birch is a deciduous broad-leaf tree native to the UK and is widely planted across Exeter. It is very similar to Downy birch, however Silver birch prefers drier and sandier soil so is very well suited in Devon. With it's striking white bark and swaying branches in the wind - it is often a favourite for artists and nature lovers alike. Silver birch is a pioneer species which means It is one of the first trees to colonise open (or cleared) land. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 480 videos of Silver birch throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3600 photos of Silver birch throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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SYCAMORE (ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS) - NON NATIVE SPECIES
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Sycamore trees are fairly common throughout Exeter and easy to find. They are typically planted in parks and green spaces and if allowed to grow can reach heights of up to 35 meters. They are sometimes planted as street trees but do better as park trees. There is a good sized Sycamore tree on the Cathedral grounds which is next to the large Horse chestnut tree. Please click on the photo for more details.
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SWEDISH WHITEBEAM (SORBUS × INTERMEDIA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Swedish whitebeam makes for a very good street tree and is widely planted across Northern Europe. There are a reasonable number of these pretty trees dotted across Exeter, typically along road sides. They are similar to Common whitebeam which is native to the UK, however the leaf margins are quite different. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 350 videos of Swedish whitebeam throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 4000 photos of Swedish whitebeam throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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SWEET CHESTNUT (CASTANEA SATIVA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Sweet Chestnut often gets mixed up with Horse Chestnut and they are actually very different trees. Firstly, it is Horse Chestnut that is the 'Conker' tree and not Sweet Chestnut. Secondly, you can eat the fruit of Sweet Chestnut whereas the fruit of Horse Chestnut (conkers) is poisonous. I've not come across many Sweet Chestnut trees in Exeter which is a shame as it's a very pretty tree when in flower. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 280 videos of Sweet Chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1760 photos of Sweet Chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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TREE OF HEAVEN (AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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The Tree of Heaven is a non-native tree of the UK and is occasionally planted in parks and green spaces. There aren't many of these trees across in Exeter so if you find one - you're quite lucky! There are two fine specimens at St Thomas pleasure grounds and one at Northernhay Garden - all are female. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 290 videos of Tree of Heaven throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1890 photos of Tree of Heaven throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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WEEPING ASH (FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR 'PENDULA') - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Weeping ash is very popular cultivar of Common ash and was widely planted in the Victorian Era. It shares many characteristics of the Common ash such as the flowers and leaves, but is typically a much smaller tree. As the name suggests it has a weeping habit and is very well suited as a park tree. There are not many Weeping ash trees in the parks and green spaces across Exeter - so if you do see one you are quite lucky! Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 270 videos of Weeping ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1300 photos of Weeping ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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WHITE POPLAR (POPULUS ALBA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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White poplar is a non-native tree of the UK but is now a naturalised species. It copes well in damp and moist soils so is often seen by watersides. They can also tolerate salty winds so will happily survive by the coast. The name White poplar is true to it's name - most parts of the tree are white! Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 230 videos of White poplar throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1,200 photos of White poplar throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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WILD SERVICE TREE (SORBUS TORMINALIS) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Wild Service trees are very rare in Exeter - so if you spot one - well done! They are scarce now due to human expansion and clearance of forests and woodland. They used to be widespread across England many years ago and often found in various ancient woodlands. I have only come across two in Exeter on my travels and both were not fully mature trees. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 240 videos of Wild service tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1000 photos of Wild service tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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