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Trees gallery - Trelissick - page 2
Near Truro, Cornwall
Colletia hystrix
Crucifixion thorn
Also known as barbed wire bush. A native of Chile and Argentina, growing in arid areas with little rainfall and low fertility. Spiny in all areas - hystrix is Greek for porcupine.
Cornus kousa
Japanese dogwood
A native of China, Japan and Korea. A small deciduous tree 8 to 12m tall. The white "flowers" are actually four enlarged bracts modified leaves, often positioned beneath a flower or inflorescence , with the flower itself tiny and inconspicuous at their centre.
Cornus Norman Hadden
Japanese dogwood
A cultivar, probably a cross between cornus capitata and cornus kousa. Found by Norman Hadden (1888-1971), who had a garden in Underway, Somerset. White bracts modified leaves, often positioned beneath a flower or inflorescence turn pink, then large strawberry-like red berries appear on long stalks, persisting for many weeks. Girth champion of England (Tree register).
Cryptomaria japonica lobbii
Japanese cedar 'Lobbii'
Generally pyramidal in shape, with rather stiff, short branches, more tufted and bunchy at the ends than the common form - which is also growing in the gardens (see below).
Cryptomeria japonica
Sugi, Japanese cedar
Not a true cedar, rather a monotypic genus of the cypress family. Native to Japan, China and Korea. A very large tree reaching 70m in its native Japan. It often develops multiple trunks, as here at Trelissick. Revered in Japan, planted at shrines and temples, and extensively used in building and construction. Examples exist thought to be 2000 - 7000 years old.
Cunninghamii lanceolata
Chinese fir
Despite its common name, this is a member of the cypress family. Native to China. A large tree, growing up to 45m in its native territory. Much used for construction timber, with soft but durable, scented wood. Also used in Chinese medicine to ease pain and rheumatism.
Cupressus macrocarpa lutea
Golden Monterey cypress
Introduced to the UK in 1898, it has dull golden foliage and is slower growing than the common form. The lower of the two trees is girth and height county champion of Cornwall (Tree register)
Davidia involucrata
Handkerchief tree
A native of China, growing in mixed forest. A medium sized deciduous tree growing to 25m. Large white bracts modified leaves, often positioned beneath a flower or inflorescence surround small inflorescences a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem , resembling handkerchiefs or doves when blowing in the breeze, hence its common names. Large nuts develop, about 3cm in diameter.
