Chew Valley Trees - News & Blog
Tree Of the Week Photinia x Fraserii Red Robin
March 8th, 2010This hardy evergreen which can be grown as a shrub or a small tree has glossy, dark green, leathery leaves. It is mainly grown for the new growth which bursts forth early in the spring in a fiery red, giving a stunning display.
Grow your own firewood
March 8th, 2010Ulike the burning of fossil fuels like coal, gas or oil, burning firewood releases no more greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide) than would be produced were the wood to simply rot on the forest floor.
Tree of the week Salix alba Britzensis Scarlet Willow
February 20th, 2010Salix alba Britzensis, the scarlet willow, is one of the best large, upright willows with coloured bark.
Shrub of the week Hamamelis mollis Chinese Witch Hazel
February 10th, 2010Regarded by many as the best of the Which hazels and definitely the most popular Hamamelis mollis is a shrub that can brighten up any garden on a windy February day.
What is the first sign of spring?
February 3rd, 2010For many people the first sign that spring is on the way is the sight of the first blossom on trees. Many wonder which tree it is that blossoms so early.
Shrub of the week Viburnum tinus
January 29th, 2010Viburnum tinus is a winter flowering evergreen shrub with white flowers, which will grow in most conditions, happily existing in poor soils and even shade.
Tree of The Week CORYLUS COSFORD Filbert Hazel
January 22nd, 2010Whether Hazel is a tree or a shrub is often up for debate, but one thing that is for certain is the usefulness and versatility.
Discovering Hedgerows
January 18th, 2010If you drive down any country lane in Britain you will normally be bounded on both sides by glorious native hedges. To the untrained eye these hedges can all look very similar but in actual fact a wide variety of plants are found in these hedges all offering something different.
Tree of The Week PRUNUS SERRULA Tibetan Cherry
January 12th, 2010Most ornamental cherry trees are known for there wonderful flowers in the spring, but this fabulous tree is better know for having a vibrant glossy copper coloured bark all year round.
Snow, Frost and Trees
January 8th, 2010As we are having a second year of very snowy and frosty weather I thought I would offer a little advice and information on how trees cope with this weather and anything we can do to help.