Alnus alnobetula, the green alder, is a common shrub or small tree widespread across much of Europe, Asia, and North America. Many sources refer to it as Alnus viridis but this is a later name, synonymous with Alnus alnobetula subsp.

Sitka alder (Alnus alnobetula subsp. sinuata) is a hardy H7 tree ideal for wildlife gardens and low-maintenance hedging in full sun or partial shade.

Alnus alnobetula subsp. sinuata

Alnus incana, the grey alder, tag alder or speckled alder, is a species of multi-stemmed, shrubby tree in the birch family, with a wide range across the cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Tolerant of wetter soils, it can slowly spread with runners and is a common sight in swamps and wetlands. In the wild it grows across Amur, Buryatiya, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Japan and other regions. Grow it in full sun and clay and loam soil. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for architectural. It tolerates soil of any pH, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Alnus hirsuta, commonly known as Manchurian alder, is a member of the Betulaceae family. This species features robust deciduous growth with rounded leaves and produces distinctive catkins that stand out in winter.

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Alnus hirsuta

Alnus maritima ( also known as the seaside alder, delmarva alder, or brook alder) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Betulaceae. Alnus maritima is endemic to the United States, and is found naturally in three disjunct populations in Oklahoma, Georgia, and in Maryland and Delaware on the Delmarva Peninsula. Alnus maritima is the only autumn-blooming member of the genus Alnus native to North America. The autumn-blooming phenology is a characteristic that Alnus maritima shares with two old-world Alnus species, Alnus nitida and Alnus nepalensis, which are endemic to southeast Asia. Grow it in full sun and clay and loam soil. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for architectural. It tolerates soil of any pH, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Alnus maritima, commonly known as seaside alder or Turkey alder, belongs to the Betulaceae family. This species is recognized for its sturdy deciduous nature, featuring rounded leaves and prominent catkins that persist through winter.

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Alnus maritima

Alnus rhombifolia, commonly known as white alder or Californian alder, is a deciduous tree within the Alnus genus, which includes robust trees and large shrubs with rounded foliage and prominent winter catkins. This cultivar exhibits a spreading branched to columnar upright habit and thrives in full sun across various aspects and exposures. It is adaptable to clay and loam soils with a range of pH levels, including poorly-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for architectural planting and is best cultivated in well-drained soil with sun or part shade.

White alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a hardy deciduous tree with rounded foliage and winter catkins, ideal for architectural planting in full sun.

Alnus rhombifolia

Betula chichibuensis is a bushy, deciduous tree cultivar within the Betula genus, known for its vibrant autumn foliage and distinctive bark. It thrives best in well-drained soil that can be clay, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for planting in full sun or partial shade, it prefers a sheltered position and is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, offering seasonal interest in autumn. Propagation can be achieved by seed sown in autumn or softwood cuttings taken in summer.

Betula chichibuensis is a hardy tree (H7) ideal for cottage gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade with striking autumn interest.

Betula chichibuensis

Betula humilis, known in English as the shrubby birch, is a species of birch that can be found in Europe and Asia. The species has ovate leaves that are 1.2–3.5 centimetres (0.47–1.38 in) long and is related to Betula fruticosa. It is native to Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Buryatiya, Central European Russia and other regions. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Betula humilis, commonly known as low-growing birch, is a member of the Betulaceae family. This species features the characteristic peeling bark commonly associated with the genus and produces separate male and female catkins in spring, which may emerge alongside the new leaves.

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Betula humilis

Betula microphylla is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Betula genus, known for its vibrant autumn foliage and distinctive bark. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits coastal, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens. In spring and summer, it produces separate male and female catkins before or alongside leaf growth, adding seasonal interest to the garden.

Betula microphylla is a hardy tree (H7) ideal for coastal and wildlife gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade with spring and summer interest.

Betula microphylla

The identity of similar birches in Alaska is disputed; some include them in B. occidentalis, while others regard them as hybrids between Betula neoalaskana and Betula glandulosa. It typically occurs along streams in mountainous regions, sometimes at elevations of 2,100 metres (6,900 feet) and in drier areas than paper birch. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 14 m (46 ft) high, up to 25 centimetres (10 inches) thick. The bark is dark red-brown to blackish, and smooth but not exfoliating. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for cottage and informal garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Water Birch (Betula occidentalis), also known as American Red Birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family, which includes deciduous trees and shrubs recognized for their unique bark and colorful fall leaves. This species produces separate male and female catkins in spring, often appearing alongside the emergence of its leaves.

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Betula occidentalis

Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' is a bushy cultivar of the Betula genus, which includes deciduous trees and shrubs known for their distinctive bark and vibrant autumn foliage. This silver birch thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soils such as clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered positions, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and is well-suited to cottage and informal gardens. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, with the emergence of catkins and leaf growth characteristic of the genus.

Silver birch 'Golden Beauty' is a hardy deciduous tree with vibrant autumn foliage, ideal for cottage and informal gardens in full sun or partial shade.

Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty'

Betula pendula subsp. pendula 'Golden Obelisk' is a cultivar of the Betula genus, which includes deciduous trees and shrubs noted for their distinctive bark and vibrant autumn foliage. This bushy silver birch thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for sheltered sites and is ideal for cottage and informal gardens. The tree is particularly attractive in spring and summer when its catkins and leaves emerge.

Silver birch 'Golden Obelisk' is a hardy deciduous tree with distinctive bark and vibrant autumn colour, ideal for cottage and informal gardens.

Betula pendula subsp. pendula 'Golden Obelisk'

Betula populifolia, known as the gray (or grey) birch, is a deciduous tree in the family Betulaceae. It is native to eastern North America and is most commonly found in the northeast United States as well as southern Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The tree is a pioneer species that is commonly found in sites following disturbance, such as fire or logging. Gray birches don't have as much economic value as other birch species but are still commonly used as ornamental trees. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for cottage and informal garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Betula populifolia, commonly known as grey birch, is part of the Betulaceae family and features unique, peeling bark that can range in color from white to gray. This deciduous tree produces separate male and female catkins in spring, often appearing alongside fresh leaf growth.

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Betula populifolia

Betula utilis, the Himalayan birch or bhojpatra, is a deciduous tree native to the Western Himalayas, growing at elevations up to 4,500 m (14,800 ft). The Latin specific epithet utilis means "useful", and refers to the many uses of the different parts of the tree.

Chinese red birch 'Cacao' is a hardy deciduous tree for full sun or partial shade, ideal for coastal and wildlife gardens with spring and summer interest.

Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis Cacao ('C1'PBR)

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Kyelang' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Betula genus, known for its distinctive bark and vibrant autumn foliage. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions and is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar is well suited to coastal, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer with its emerging catkins and foliage.

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Kyelang' is a hardy deciduous tree with distinctive bark and vibrant autumn foliage, ideal for coastal and wildlife gardens.

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Kyelang'

Carpinus betulus 'Horizontalis' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Carpinus genus, known for its attractive leaves and clusters of hop-like fruits in late summer and autumn. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it can be grown in various garden settings such as architectural, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens. This hardy tree is adaptable to exposed or sheltered positions and is best appreciated for its seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Carpinus betulus 'Horizontalis' is a hardy deciduous tree with attractive leaves and hop-like fruits, ideal for architectural and wildlife gardens.

Carpinus betulus 'Horizontalis'

Carpinus caroliniana 'Autumn Fire' is a deciduous, well-branched tree cultivar that reaches around 12.0 m. It flowers from March to April. It favours full sun and moist but well-drained soils, tolerating sandy, loamy or clay substrates across a wide pH range. The cultivar suits exposed or sheltered positions and is rated H7 for UK conditions.

A deciduous American hornbeam cultivar reaching c.12.0 m, flowering March to April and tolerant of a wide range of soils and exposures.

Hornbeams are hardwood trees in the plant genus Carpinus in the family Betulaceae. Its species occur across much of the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Carpinus caroliniana 'Autumn Fire'

American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana 'Autumn Fire')

Carpinus turczaninowii var. turczaninowii, known as Turczaninow hornbeam, is a deciduous tree with a columnar upright habit. It belongs to the genus Carpinus, which includes shrubs and trees valued for their attractive leaves and clusters of hop-like fruits in late summer and autumn. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and suits architectural, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens.

Turczaninow hornbeam is a hardy, columnar deciduous tree ideal for architectural and wildlife gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade.

Carpinus turczaninowii var. turczaninowii

Corylus chinensis, common names Chinese filbert and Chinese hazel, is a deciduous tree native to western China. This tree is considered vulnerable due to its rarity. The specimen chosen as a lectotype here bears two numbers: “ no. 197 ” (with the number circled) and “ no. 212. ” There are different numbering systems in Delavay’s collections (Holstein & Weigend 2016 a), and the 197 is Delavay’s original number. The number “ 212 ” is apparently the specimen number placed on the sheet at the Paris herbarium, which is also found on specimen P 06811321. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Corylus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese hazel, belongs to the Betulaceae family and features broad leaves typical of the Corylus genus. In early spring, this species produces notable male catkins, which later give way to edible nuts.

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Corylus chinensis

Corylus jacquemontii (Jacquemont's hazelnut or Indian tree hazel) is a species of hazel, found in Asia, within the Himalayas and from Afghanistan through to W. Nepal. It is a small tree or shrub, with grey bark, ovate or obovate (teardrop-shaped) leaves, small flowers and small edible nuts, grouped in small clusters. It has been used in many ways, not only as fuel source, fodder (for livestock) and timber but the trees also yield edible nuts for human consumption or for folk medicine uses. It is native to Nepal and West Himalaya. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Corylus jacquemontii, a member of the Betulaceae family, includes deciduous trees and large shrubs characterized by broad foliage. In early spring, this species showcases notable male catkins before yielding edible nuts later in the season.