Pinus sylvestris Pink Being a natural understory tree

Being a natural understory tree

This curious species of hazel was found in a hedgerow in Frocester

Does well in all free-draining soils

moist soils

but increasingly enjoyed as an ornamental tree due to its dark bark

Pinus sylvestris Pink Being a natural understory treeA large relatively fast growing conifer notable for its steely blue green foliage and rugged character. Ideal for poor or exposed sites to provide a windbreak, shelterbelt, or woodland planting. The tree is inclined to lose lower branches with maturity, ultimately providing a broken screen at higher levels. Perhaps not the prettiest of trees planted as a single specimen, but excellent in groups or mixed with slower growing evergreens or contrasting