Posts Tagged "Betulaceae"
Hazel
Corylus avellana – a small tree from the birch family that grows the tasty hazelnuts. Hazels are often coppiced, to develop a small, dense tree with multiple trunks.
Cut-leaved alder
Alnus glutinosa ‘Laciniata’ – a natural variation of the black alder tree with deeply cut leaves. The fine feathery foliage is light and airy, making it a subtle tree ideal for city streets.
European hornbeam
Carpinus betulus – hornbeam stands out with its abundance of winged fruit. The bright green color contrasts with the darker green of the sharply detailed leaves.
Spaeth alder
Alnus X spaethii ‘Spaeth’ – a strong and fast growing tree. Its main feature are the long, dark green leaves that have a nice shine to them. Even better, these leaves stay green for a long time in fall.
Paper birch
Betula papyrifera – Paper birches have an attractive white bark, with flaky white sheets resembling sheets of paper. Its fall color is an intense yellow.
Black alder
Alnus glutinosa – Alder trees are often found on waterfronts. Its woody, pine cone like catkins adorn the tree all year round. When growing at the right place, an Alder can grow into a beautiful conical shape.