Trent Washlands

A varied low-lying region characterised by sparsely settled carrlands, levels and
rolling sandlands with village settlements.

Trees

Trees suitable for planting in the Trent Washlands are listed below by their common and Latin names:

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) – suitable for wet sites
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) – Large tree, co-dominant with Oak – planting not currently permitted due to Ash Dieback controls
Black Poplar (Populus nigra subsp. Betulifolia) – particularly suitable for wet areas
Common Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) – medium size tree, tolerant of many conditions
Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) – useful small hedgerow tree
Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) – only suitable for wet areas. Large size and fast growing
Field Maple (Acer campestre) – useful small hedgerow tree
Oak (Quercus robur) – large tree, co-dominant with Ash
White Willow (Salix alba) – only suitable for wet areas. Medium size and fast growing.

Consider - Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) on wet soils.

Hedge species suitable for planting in the Trent Washlands are listed below by their common and Latin names:

Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) – Large tree species but can be grown in a hedge – planting not currently permitted due to Ash Dieback controls
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
Dog Rose (Rosa canina)
Field Maple (Acer campestre)
Goat Willow (Salix caprea)
Grey Willow (Salix cinerea)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Midland Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthoides)
Oak (Quercus robur) – large tree species but can be grown in a hedge
Purging Blackthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)
Spindle (Euonymus europaeus)
Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare).

Consider - Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) on wet soils.

Tree and Hedgerows Planting to Enhance Landscape Character