Seaside planting of trees and shrubs by Gaut Alfred 1845-1928

Author:Gaut, Alfred, 1845-1928
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Windbreaks, shelterbelts, etc, Tree planting, Hedges
Publisher: London, Pub. at the offices of "Country life," ltd. [etc.]; New York, C. Scribner's sons
Published: 1907-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

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burgh; Her Majesty, most robust; Gloire de Margottin, most brilliant scarlet; Merveille de Lyon, robust; Mrs. John Laing, excellent; Prince Camille de Rohan ; Reynold s Hole ; Marie Bau-man, very good. Noisette. —Ophirie, very handsome.

CHAPTER VII

TREES AND SHRUBS FOUND GROWING ON THE YORKSHIRE COAST

Owing to the exceedingly variable climatic influences which surround the shores of the British Isles, it would be practically impossible to give special lists of plants to meet every case. The list herein given will be found the most generally useful, as it is taken from one of the coldest and bleakest districts. On the coasts of Devon, Cornwall, the West of Ireland, and some other parts, where the winters are milder, tenderer kinds of plants will grow, such as Camellias, Indian Azaleas, Fuchsias, Coronillas, Eucalyptus, and others, as well as Palms and other sub-tropical plants in variety. In these milder places, and where it is desired to grow collections or special kinds of plants, which may usually be grown in greenhouses in this country, careful observations should be taken of what has already been done in the same or similar districts, and the planting carried out according to local conditions.

ON THE YORKSHIRE COAST 63

Every-Species of tree and shrub contained in the following pages, with the exception of the Tamarisk and A triplex Halimus, have been noticed as growing on the Yorkshire coast. Care has been taken not to include any, with the above exceptions, which have not been observed in one place or another. There may be others which are not included, but there is herein contained abundance of material to answer the purpose of any selection for planting that may be required.

The Tamarisk and A trip lex Halimus have been included, as the former is often mentioned as a valuable seaside plant, and it is such on the southern and south-eastern coasts, but it does not appear to be much known in the north ; the Atri-plex also succeeds well in similar situations. Both these might be tried in some of the more sheltered places by the sea in the north.

In addition to the generic, the popular names as far as possible have been given. The native habitat and date of introduction when imported of each species have been added as matters of interest to the readers, and the character of the tree or shrubs, as deciduous or evergreen, to simplify arrangements for planting.

Wherever the height of Conifers is given, the figures represent the average height of each in its native habitat. Great care has been taken to render this descriptive list as accurate as possible.

64 SEASIDE TREES AND SHRUBS

Abele. See Populus alba.

Abies cephalonica (syns. Picea cephalonica, Ptnus cephalonica), Mount Enos or Grecian Silver Fir. This species is closely allied to the Common Silver Fir. Some authorities consider it a variety. It is a very desirable tree for exposed situations, and is found growing on Mount Enos, the highest mountain in the island of Cephalonia, at from 3000 to 4000 feet altitude. Soil a good light loam.

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