On 26/4/05 19:07, in article , "Martin
Sykes" wrote:

I want a tree for my front garden which will provide all year round
interest:

Maximum Height: about 25ft
Maximum Spread: about 20ft
Quite light airy foliage which won't cast too dense shade
Soil is about neutral and reasonably fertile, having been an arable field up
until 3 years ago.

I'm looking for good colour all year round from a combination of flowers,
leaves and/or berries. Possibly something native to be maximum benefit to
wildlife. If that's too difficult, I'd consider combining it with come nice
climbers.

Not much to ask but any suggestions?

Rowans and hollies.
This isn't quite what you're asking for in terms of height or spread but
it's a spectacularly lovely shrub, beloved of birds for its berries:
Viburnum plicatum forma tomentosum mariesii.
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