Quercus robur ‘fastigiata’ Cypress Oak Head Gardener Ric Glenn writes: “Dulwich Park’s Cypress Oak is found outside the carriageway, on the right just past the bridge over the rivulet (see pic). Though commonly called Cypress Oak, this tree is in fact an unusual central European form of the common oak. With its very upright, vertical…
Catalpa bignonioides ‘Aurea’ (Red) Indian bean tree – family bignoniaceae Head Gardener Ric Glenn writes: “Dulwich Park’s Indian Bean Tree near the picnic area behind the lake is a splendid sight, with its over-sized, vivid yellow-green leaves. One of the last trees in the park to come into leaf, it is certainly worth the wait…
Magnolia – Magnolia Grandiflora This evergreen variety of magnolia hails from the south-eastern United States. Its very large, scented flowers give rise to its name. Fossil and pollen evidence indicate that the genus Magnolia is one of the most ancient of flowering plants. This recent addition (see pic) to the Dulwich Park tree stock ,…
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica ‘Glauca’) The Blue Atlas Cedar is an evergreen conifer originating in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. It is closely related to the other cedrus species from Cyprus, Lebanon and the Himalayas. Some botanist argue that they are regional forms of the same species, though most draw specific distinctions between…
Swamp Cypress (Cupressaceae) – Taxodium distichum As a new feature we should like to draw your attention to some of the special trees in the park. Our first candidate is the swamp cypress. The magnificent specimen is about two hundred metres into the park if you enter at College Gate, in the open space on…
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