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Checklist of Trees and Shrubs for Shelterbelts: E - M
| Botanical name |
Common name |
Deciduous/ Evergreen |
Height |
Growth rate |
Hardiness |
Wind |
Notes |
| Eucalyptus coccifera |
Snow gum |
E |
M |
M |
8 |
W |
Deep well drained soil,sunny position.Dyes. |
| Eucalyptus johnstonii |
Yellow gum |
E |
T |
M-F |
8 |
M |
Deep well drained soil,sunny position. |
| Eucalyptus niphophylla |
Snow gum |
E |
S-M |
S |
7 |
M |
Deep well drained soil,sunny position.Essential oil. |
| Eucalyptus pauciflora |
Ghost gum |
E |
M-T |
M |
7 |
M |
Deep well drained soil,sunny position. |
| Fraxinus excelsior |
Ash |
D |
T |
F |
4 |
M |
Prefers deep soils,succeeding on chalk.Can be wind shaped.Edible seed.Dye,medicinal,string. |
| Fraxinus pennsylvanica |
Red ash |
D |
M-T |
M-F |
4 |
W |
Most soils.Tolerates urban pollution.Edible inner bark.Medicinal. |
| Ilex opaca |
American holly |
E |
M |
S-M |
5 |
W |
Most soils if not waterlogged.Dislikes root disturbance.Tea. |
| Juniperus communis |
Juniper |
E |
M |
S-M |
6 |
M |
Most soils.Edible fruit-a flavouring.Incense,fumigant,insect repellent,varnish,tea,medicinal. |
| Larix decidua |
Larch |
D |
T |
F |
4 |
M |
Well drained soils,dislikes chalk or peat.Edible inner bark.Resin,tannin,medicinal. |
| Maclura pomifera |
Osage orange |
D |
M |
M |
5 |
W |
See hedge list. |
| Morus alba |
White mulberry |
D |
M |
M |
4 |
W |
Good soil,sunny position.Var."Tartarica"is used.Edible fruit and young leaves.Dye,fibre. |
KEY
D = Deciduous E = Evergreen
Height:- S = Small (to 4ft for hedges, 20ft for trees.) M = Medium (to 6ft for hedges, 50ft for trees.) T = Tall (over 6ft for hedges, over 50ft for trees.)
Rate of Growth:- S = Slow M = Medium F = Fast
Wind Resistance:- W = tolerates Windy sites M = tolerates Maritime exposure
Hardiness zones 1(hardiest) to 10:- most of Britain is in zone 7 or 8 with some upland and northern areas being colder whilst western and southern coastal areas are milder.