Trees for climate change
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Britain's apparent rising
temperatures may see an increase in the planting of heat tolerant
trees as an alternative to our native trees. Below is a short list
of trees that we recommend for planting in locations that become
dry during the summer months.
1. Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut)
- Mature Height 10-35m, Spread 10-15m
2. Catalpa bignoniodes (Indian Bean Tree)
- Height 8-12m, Spread 4-8m
3. Corylus colurna (Turkish Hazel)
- Height 12-15m, Spread 6-8m
4. Gleditsia tricanthos (Honey Locust)
- Height 15-20m, Spread 8-10m
5. Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)
- Height 20-30m, Spread 10-15m
6. Paulownia tomentosa
- Height 8-15m, Spread 8-15m
7. Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak)
- Height 15-25m, Spread 8-15m
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