Tree of the month Our tree this month may still be showing its true colours. A hybrid of two different species, you'll often find this handsome tree in parks, avenues and large estates. Its leaves will be very familiar, but it's the flowers which make it stand...
We were invited to participate in a project to replace some of the aging greenhouses at the University of Oxford Botanic Gardens. Home to over 5,000 different plant species, the gardens also house some trees that date back centuries. We assisted the design team in refining...
Tree Conservation and Sustainability Lecture (Kevin Martin) We took the opportunity to attend a public lecture at St John's College earlier this month. The talk was delivered by Kevin Martin (Head of Tree Collections at Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew). The lecture highlighted research that Kevin and...
We announced last month that we have chosen The Theatre in Chipping Norton as our charity of the year. Why not have a read about the impact their community based programmes are having? The Theatre shares inspiring performances and transformative creative activities which it offers to...
Red Horse Chestnut (Aesculus x carnea) A hybrid born from two very different parents, the red horse chestnut is one of the most striking ornamental trees to grace the British landscape. For a few glorious weeks each year, its broad canopy erupts with towering spikes of...
Tree of the month This month's tree is a slow grower. Previously common in monastery gardens and recognised for its fruit, these days it is mainly found in pockets of ancient woodland or old estates. At first glance its leaves may lead you to think it is...
We were asked to support the design team for a new-build project outside Stratford, where previous plans had been rejected. A detailed tree survey allowed us to identify a number of trees within the site which imposed tight constraints, including a veteran willow and four trees...
We’re excited to share that Tree Frontiers has chosen Chipping Norton Theatre as our Charity of the Year! Partners enable the Theatre to deliver real impact in the local community through arts‑based programmes addressing the issues of rural poverty, isolation and poor mental health affecting many...
Service Tree (Sorbus domestica) We are taking a closer look at the service tree this month. Distinct from the wild service tree, this species is native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia, and generally considered to be rare. In Britain it...
Case Study: Private Development in the Cotswolds We were asked to provide arboricultural advice regarding the extension and redevelopment of a cottage in the Cotswolds. Plans included a subterranean parking area, which had potential to impact a group of trees in the neighbouring garden. We carried out...