Commemorate that special occasion.
For that special occasion...a Wedding, Christening, Birthday or perhaps in memory of a loved one, we are able to supply specimen trees and plants. Together with a full planting service by us. Please let us know if this is of interest to you. If you don`t know what species of tree to plant we are happy to offer suggestions.
A few suggestions:
To celebrate a birth
Cherry
A christian symbol of sweetness and goodness, and an emblem of the infant Jesus.
Holly
The tree of good luck and protection.
Peach
For the Chinese, symbolic of youth, good fortune and long life.
Pear
A traditional symbol of health, fortune and hope. In rural Switzerland a pear tree was planted on the birth of a baby girl.
Sweet Chestnut
In Christianity, symbolic of goodness, chastity and triumph over temptation.
To mark a marriage
Ash
Known as the "venus of the forest" and long associated with love.
Beech
Known as the trysting tree, where lovers met and into which messages of love were carved.
Lime
Associated with laughter and fun. Garlands of lime were woven for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sensual love and beauty.
Oak
A very sacred tree, seen as the symbol of fertility for centuries.
Walnut
Associated with love, marriage, and childbirth by the Greeks.
To commemorate a loved one
Birch
Long associated in the Christian tradition with the holy spirit.
Elder
The tree of sorrow and death in many European nations.
Larch
Revered in many parts of the world as a symbol of immortality.
Pine
In China, Pine trees were planted on graves. It represents longevity, courage, and faithfulness.
Yew
In many cultures as well as in the Christian tradition, symbolic of immortality.
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The photo below shows a Liquidamber styraciflua (Sweet Gum) growing in the village of Teston, Kent. Showing it's autumn colour for which it is renowned.
Email us with any queries you may have, we are pleased to help.