Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana Purple Shamrock because it’s leaves fold at

because it’s leaves fold at night and reopen again in the morning

It has seven-lobed leaves that show off a variety of red shades throughout the year

well-drained rock garden or for naturalising under deciduous shrubs and trees

The Olive tree is a medium-sized evergreen tree and produces small white blossoms

almost black leaves and contrasting veins

Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana Purple Shamrock because it’s leaves fold atAlnus incana or grey alder is a large deciduous tree native to Europe but now common in Britain, notable for its tolerance of poor growing conditions and its benefit to wildlife Shiny ovate leaves and pollinator attracting yellow brown catkins in February followed by characteristic long lasting hard green fruits that sustain birds in the winter. A steady grower that can end up 20 x 10m after 20 years. Possesses rare nitrogen fixing ability allowing it